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Budapest in August

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. The best months for Budapest are June, July, August and September. In August, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest.
Avg temp
23°C
Rainfall
48 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In August, Budapest is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 23°C with about 48mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Budapest in August

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946)
The interwar Kingdom of Hungary, referred to retrospectively as the Regency and the Horthy era, existed as a country from 1920 to 1946 under the rule of Miklós Horthy, Regent of Hu
Siege of Budapest
The Siege of Budapest or Battle of Budapest, was a major battle fought between Soviet and Romanian forces and Hungarian and German forces for the Hungarian capital of Budapest, nea
Zero Kilometre Stone
The Zero Kilometre Stone is a 3 m high limestone sculpture in Budapest that represents Kilometre Zero in Hungary. It consists of a zero sign, with an inscription on its pedestal re
Inner City (Budapest)
Inner City the central part of Budapest. It is more or less equivalent with the historic old town of Pest.
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
The Budapest Castle Hill Funicular or Budavári Sikló is a funicular railway in the city of Budapest, in Hungary. It links the Adam Clark Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge at ri
Bridges of Budapest
The bridges of Budapest, Hungary, crossing the River Danube from north to south are as follows:

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Budapest in August: FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Budapest?+

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. Budapest's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Budapest in August?+

Expect average temperatures around 23°C. Rainfall averages about 48mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Budapest in August?+

Based on the typical August weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Budapest in August?+

Popular things to do include Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946), Siege of Budapest, Zero Kilometre Stone and Inner City (Budapest). There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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