Are you considering a trip to Budapest in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +61°F and about 12 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 46 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Budapest has good weather in October.
Average temperature in Budapest in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Budapest for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +66°F.
Is Budapest warm or cold in October?
Budapest is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Budapest:
Climate in Budapest in October
Budapest weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+61°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+19°F
+1°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+82°F
+70°F
Rainfall
51 mm
46 mm
43 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
75%
81%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
14
12
6
Cloudy days
4
8
12
Rainy days
11
10
10
Snowy days
0
0
3
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 51 mm to 46 mm.Humidity rises from 68% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 14 sunny days in September to 12 in October.
Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Budapest in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Budapest is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Budapest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 84 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Budapest wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Budapest?
This is the weather in Budapest in October 2023:
1 October
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+72°F
2 October
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+77°F
3 October
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+79°F
4 October
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+69°F
5 October
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+72°F
6 October
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+71°F
7 October
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+74°F
8 October
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+72°F
9 October
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+63°F
10 October
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+62°F
11 October
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+75°F
12 October
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+77°F
13 October
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+81°F
14 October
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+77°F
15 October
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+62°F
16 October
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+57°F
17 October
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+56°F
18 October
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+59°F
19 October
🌧️
+62°F
20 October
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+78°F
21 October
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+72°F
22 October
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+64°F
23 October
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+69°F
24 October
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+69°F
25 October
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+66°F
26 October
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+66°F
27 October
🌧️
+60°F
28 October
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+63°F
29 October
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+69°F
30 October
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+72°F
31 October
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+66°F
In October 2023 Budapest had 25 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Budapest climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Budapest in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+56°F) and the highest in 2022 (+65°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 289 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1058 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Budapest in October:
Is October a good time to visit Budapest?
October is a really good time to go to Budapest. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Budapest.
Can you sunbathe in Budapest in October?
October has mild temperatures in Budapest. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Budapest rainy in October?
Budapest is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Budapest in October?
The amount of sunny days in Budapest during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Hungary
Check out the weather for other cities in Hungary.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Budapest, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.