November in Budapest averages highs of 10 °C (49 °F) and lows of 3 °C (37 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 9 h 13 min of daylight.
November weather in Budapest at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Budapest?
Tough month: cold and some rain. November is usually shoulder season in Budapest: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
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 November 2026
- Sun 1 Nov: All Saints Day (Mindenszentek) public holiday
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 November
November'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 November
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 3 °C (37 °F).
- 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. November is usually shoulder season in Budapest: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 9° / 3° | 6 | Tough month |
| Krakow | 8° / 2° | 7 | Tough month |
| Prague | 8° / 2° | 6 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Budapest?
By the numbers, November is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 10 °C (49 °F) and about 7 rainy days. November is usually shoulder season in Budapest: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are May, June, September.
How warm is Budapest in November?
Average highs are 10 °C (49 °F) and lows 3 °C (37 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in November?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 56 mm in total. It is the 4th wettest 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.