September in Budapest averages highs of 23 °C (73 °F) and lows of 13 °C (55 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 12 h 29 min of daylight.
September weather in Budapest at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is September a good time to visit Budapest?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. September 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 September 2026
No public holidays fall in September 2026 in Hungary, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Budapest in September
September'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 September
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 13 °C (55 °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. September is usually shoulder season in Budapest: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
September in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 22° / 13° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Krakow | 20° / 11° | 9 | Good time to go |
| Prague | 21° / 11° | 6 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is September a good time to visit Budapest?
By the numbers, September is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 23 °C (73 °F) and about 6 rainy days. September 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 September?
Average highs are 23 °C (73 °F) and lows 13 °C (55 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in September?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 68 mm in total. It is the 2nd 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.