Weather in Budapest in August

How August compares

August is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Budapest and ranks 106th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Budapest is 5.5°C warmer by day and 3.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in Budapest peaks at 26.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.2°C or more. About 69% of days top 25°C and 1 in 4 pass 30°C. Nights average 17.0°C; one night in ten drops to 13.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 36.4°C (2000-08-20) and the coldest night 9.3°C (1993-08-30).

Rain in August

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 9 days with 1 mm or more, 58 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2005 with 171 mm, the driest 1992 with 5 mm. Humidity averages 64%.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:40 and sets about 19:57 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 43%.

Is August a good time to visit Budapest?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Budapest on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Plan for heat, not just pleasant warmth

Light summer clothing should be your starting point, but leave room in the day to slow down when it gets hot. Temperatures reach 25°C on 69% of days and 30°C on 22%, so heat is a practical consideration rather than a remote possibility. The hottest days reach 32.2°C or more, making shade, water and breaks indoors sensible priorities. Put more demanding walking earlier in the day and keep midday plans less strenuous. Evenings are generally milder, though the coldest nights fall to 13.5°C or below. A light layer is useful if you expect to stay out late, even after a hot afternoon.

Plenty of sunshine, but keep a wet-weather option

August offers about 8.1 hours of sunshine within 14.1 hours of daylight, giving you scope to shift outdoor plans around the weather. It is not a reliably dry month, though: about 8 days have measurable rain. That makes a compact umbrella or light waterproof more useful than an itinerary that depends on staying outdoors throughout. You do not need to treat the month as a washout, but check the forecast before committing to a long stretch outside. The balance suits travellers who want summer warmth and can swap activities around; it is less appealing if rain interruptions would spoil the trip.