August in Budapest averages highs of 28 °C (83 °F) and lows of 18 °C (64 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 14 h 15 min of daylight.
August weather in Budapest at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Budapest?
Mixed weather: hot and some rain. August is usually high season in Budapest: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in August 2026
- Thu 20 Aug: State Foundation Day (Az államalapítás ünnepe) public holiday
- Sziget Festival on Óbuda Island in August event
- St Stephen's Day on 20 August: fireworks over the Danube event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Budapest in August
August's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion — early morning outdoors
- Danube evening cruise — lit-up bridges outdoors
- Parliament — guided tours, book ahead indoors
- Széchenyi or Gellért baths — outdoor pools stay hot all year indoors
- Ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter — Szimpla Kert indoors
- Great Market Hall — lángos upstairs indoors
Where to stay: District V (Belváros) for sights; District VII for ruin bars; Buda side for quiet.
What to pack for Budapest in August
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Budapest costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €40–95 | €110–240 |
Excluding flights. August is usually high season in Budapest: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 27° / 17° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Krakow | 26° / 15° | 9 | Good time to go |
| Prague | 26° / 16° | 8 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Budapest?
By the numbers, August is a mixed month: hot and some rain, with average highs of 28 °C (83 °F) and about 6 rainy days. August is usually high season in Budapest: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, June, September.
How warm is Budapest in August?
Average highs are 28 °C (83 °F) and lows 18 °C (64 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in August?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 56 mm in total. It is the 4th driest month of the year in Budapest.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.