Budapest weather in October
Budapest in October averages 12°C (54°F), 41 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Budapest, October is the sixth coldest, the sixth driest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (54°F)
8–16°C · 47–61°F
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4.9 h
hours per day
What is Budapest like in October?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Budapest in October?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (47°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Budapest is 5.2°C cooler than September and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (63°F).
October in Budapest is 5.9°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Budapest in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 10 hours 52 minutes in Budapest, rising about 07:02 and setting about 17:55 local time.
October ends 1 hour 38 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 5 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Budapest
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Budapest
What to read before you book.
Budapest weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | 29 mm |
| February | 3°C / 38°F | 27 mm |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 30 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 37 mm |
| May | 17°C / 62°F | 67 mm |
| June | 21°C / 69°F | 67 mm |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 75 mm |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 60 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 48 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 41 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 48 mm |
| December | 2°C / 35°F | 39 mm |
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FAQs about Budapest in October
October climate averages for Budapest, 1991–2020.
Budapest averages 12°C (54°F) in October, ranging from about 8°C (47°F) at night to 16°C (61°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. October sees only about 41 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. October averages 12°C (54°F) against 6°C (43°F) in November — 5.9°C warmer.
October is 5.2°C cooler than September, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.9 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 52 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 15 hours 57 minutes in June and 8 hours 28 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:02 and sunset about 17:55 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 38 minutes shorter than it starts.
