Weather in Budapest in October

How October compares

October is the 7th warmest month of the year in Budapest and ranks 130th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Budapest is 1.1°C warmer by day and 0.7°C cooler at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Budapest peaks at 15.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 125 days top 25°C. Nights average 7.7°C; one night in ten drops to 2.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 26.5°C (2009-10-08) and the coldest night -4.3°C (1997-10-30).

Rain in October

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 52 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2015 with 108 mm, the driest 1995 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:03 and sets about 17:57 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 58%.

Is October a good time to visit Budapest?

October is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Budapest on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Comfortable for walking, cool for sitting outside

Pack for cool autumn weather, with layers you can remove while walking and put back on when you stop. The average daytime temperature is mild rather than warm, so long periods sitting outside may feel chilly, especially without sunshine. There is scope for a warmer spell: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.6°C or more. Do not build your packing around that, though. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 2.5°C or below, making a warm outer layer useful for late returns. A jumper, jacket and closed shoes are a more dependable choice than a wardrobe built around short sleeves, particularly if you plan to spend evenings outdoors.

Leave room for rain and make use of daylight

Rain is a reason to keep plans flexible, not necessarily a reason to rule October out. There are about 8 days with at least 1 mm of rain, so pack a waterproof jacket or compact umbrella and leave indoor options for wet spells. That figure does not mean every rainy day is a complete washout, but neither should you expect an entirely dry visit. Around 10.6 hours of daylight gives you room for outdoor plans, though sunshine fills only part of it. Put weather-dependent activities into brighter windows when they appear, and avoid a schedule that relies on being outside from morning until evening.