River in Hungary

Danube River Travel Guide

Danube River travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 64°F now🕔 12:01 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August and September

Summary

Danube River is a river in Hungary. Danube River is a river known as Europe's second longest river.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Danube River with clear sky. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 57°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Danube River is April, May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 28°F.

The closest major airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Plitvice Lakes, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Lake Bled.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 12.2°F above the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Danube River today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Danube River

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 47°29′52.4″N 19°2′24.7″E (47.4979, 19.0402)

Weather in Danube River right now

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64°F
Clear sky · feels like 59°F
Humidity29%
Wind4 mph NNE
Gusts11 mph
UV index2.8 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1020 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 18 mi
Air quality52 · Moderate
Sunrise6:43 AM
Sunset6:21 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 70%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:01 PM, Oct 2 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

☁️ 76° / 56°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 5 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

⛅ 74° / 55°

Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 5 mph

Quick facts about Danube River

TypeRiver
CountryHungary
ContinentEurope
Coordinates47°29′52.4″N 19°2′24.7″E (47.4979, 19.0402)
Length1.771 mi
Known forEurope's second longest river
Local time12:01 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Danube River

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Danube River.

Best time to visit Danube River

Go in April, May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
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June★★★★★
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September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 58°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Danube River

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Budapest Ferenc Liszt AirportBUD11 miBudapest
Vienna International AirportVIE122 miVienna
Vaclav Havel Airport PraguePRG282 miPrague

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Danube River?

Danube River is a river in Hungary. Its coordinates are 47.4979, 19.0402. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Danube River right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 29% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Danube River?

April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Danube River, which has a continental climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Danube River in?

Danube River observes Europe/Budapest (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:01 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Danube River?

The closest airports are Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), 11 mi away, Vienna International Airport (VIE), 122 mi away and Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 282 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Danube River?

Popular options include Plitvice Lakes, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Lake Bled.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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