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Travelling to Budapest
Ruin bars in the Jewish quarter, Sziget in August. Best time: from June to August · hotels from €40/night.
When to go to Budapest?
Average temperatures and recorded rainfall, month by month.
| jan | fév | mar | avr | mai | juin | juil | août | sep | oct | nov | déc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 2° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 19° | 12° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain mm | 36 | 41 | 47 | 49 | 78 | 70 | 70 | 56 | 63 | 50 | 62 | 52 |
Shaded columns: the best months — pleasant warmth, outside the rainy season.
Rain: average monthly total over 10 years — above 150 mm, expect the rainy season.
What hotel budget in Budapest?
Ranges per night per room, from low to high season — estimates updated on 18/07/2026.
| Tier | From | High season | Typical brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | €40/night | €90/night | Ibis · Meininger · Boutique Hotel Heritage |
| Comfort | €65/night | €140/night | NH · Mercure · Hilton Garden |
| Boutique | €110/night | €230/night | Aria Hotel · Hotel Rum · Mystery Hotel |
| Luxury | €240/night | €500/night | Four Seasons Gresham Palace · Ritz-Carlton · Corinthia |
The vibe on the ground
Neighbourhoods to aim for: Quartier juif (District VII), ruin bars.
Highlights: Sziget Festival (August).
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