Verdict: Excellent month
Budapest Weather in October
October is mild-to-cool in Budapest, topping out near 17°C (63°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Rain is occasional — about 8 wet days in a typical year. Overall, October is one of the best months of the year to be in Budapest.
Average high
17°C / 63°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~8
Precipitation
59 mm
What to pack for Budapest in October
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
October against the rest of the year
Warmest in Budapest: Jul (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~11 rain days)
5°
-1°
Jan
9°
1°
Feb
12°
2°
Mar
16°
5°
Apr
21°
11°
May
26°
16°
Jun
29°
18°
Jul
29°
18°
Aug
23°
13°
Sep
17°
8°
Oct
9°
3°
Nov
5°
0°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)