Budapest Weather Forecast
Budapest weather: 47°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Budapest?
Possibly - there is a 35% chance in Budapest today.
A 35% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun and Mon.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,2 in against a typical 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for Budapest
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 47° | 35% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 49° | 82% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 56° / 43° | 94% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 56° / 38° | 0% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 38° | 10% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 42° | 8% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 39° | 3% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 42° | 4% · 0,0 in | 2 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 39° | 8% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 54° / 37° | 9% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 40° | 16% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 43° | 14% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 43° | 10% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 47° | 17% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 47° | 16% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
What this means for Budapest
Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 10.8°F below the 63°F typical for this month.
A 35% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 76°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Budapest?
Budapest is a city in Hungary. Its coordinates are 47.4979, 19.0402. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Budapest right now?
It is currently 47°F (8°C) with clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Budapest, which has a continental climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Budapest in?
Budapest observes Europe/Budapest (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:11 AM.
How many people live in Budapest?
Budapest has a population of approximately 1.8 million.
What is the nearest airport to Budapest?
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 Budapest?
Popular options include Danube River, Plitvice Lakes, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Lake Bled.
What places are in Budapest?
Budapest covers 1 places in this atlas, including Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 24, 2026 at 9:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
