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Budapest Weather in October, Hungary

Budapest Averages October

BUDAPEST AVERAGES FOR OCTOBER

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    11°C
    52°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    16°C
    61°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    7°C
    45°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    12°C
    54°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    10°C
    52°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    4 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    12 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    60 mm

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Budapest Daily Averages October

October 2024 Daily Averages

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Mon
Tue
1 Avg 13º 55º
Wed
2 Avg 12º 54º
Thu
3 Avg 12º 54º
Fri
4 Avg 12º 54º
Sat
5 Avg 11º 52º
6 Avg 12º 54º
7 Avg 11º 52º
8 Avg 10º 50º
9 Avg 12º 54º
10 Avg 12º 54º
11 Avg 12º 54º
12 Avg 12º 54º
13 Avg 13º 55º
14 Avg 13º 55º
15 Avg 13º 55º
16 Avg 13º 55º
17 Avg 12º 54º
18 Avg 12º 54º
19 Avg 11º 52º
20 Avg 12º 54º
21 Avg 12º 54º
22 Avg 10º 50º
23 Avg 11º 52º
24 Avg 10º 50º
25 Avg 48º
26 Avg 48º
27 Avg 10º 50º
28 Avg 48º
29 Avg 46º
30 Avg 45º
31 Avg 43º
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What's the weather like in Budapest in October

October enjoys pleasant sunny days with some rain in BudapestHungary. Nights get colder and frost is more prevalent. If you travel toward the end of October, be sure to pack sweaters and jackets for dropping temperatures, especially in the evenings.

Temperature

The weather can be entirely changeable in Budapest in October. It can be sunny with temperatures as high as 16°C in the afternoon, or see the temperatures drop to only 7°C at night with thunder and rain. The high temperatures of the summer months drop to some extent in October, but early October is still a perfect time to take a trip to Budapest. Both the average daytime temperatures and nighttime temperatures decrease rapidly in the course of the month, though. October 1 has afternoon temperatures up to 19°C, while October 31 doesn't get much warmer than 12°C anymore. Nighttime temperatures fall from 9°C to merely 3°C. The overall average temperature is 12°C, similar to April with its 11-degree average. November will be much, much colder with an average daily temperature of only 5°C. October is the last somewhat comfortable season to visit Budapest.

As autumn is in full swing, the days keep on getting shorter and shorter throughout the month. October 1 is the longest day with 11.40 daylight hours, while October 31 is the shortest with 10.01 hours of daylight.

Cloud Coverage

The skies get a little bit cloudier as the month goes on as well. Cloud cover increases from 80% in the beginning of October to 85% at the end.

Sunshine Hours

But it's not because the days get shorter and the skies a bit cloudier that October isn't sunny. Rather the contrary; on average, a day in October has 10 hours of sunshine. This is two hours fewer than the average September day, but considering the number of daylight hours, it is still pretty sunny.

Rainfall

As in many places in Europe, autumn brings with it more rainfall. The probability that precipitation occurs on any given day in October increases from 44% to 53% in the course of the month. The total amount of rainfall is 60mm and there are 12 days with rainfallhe same exact numbers are also recorded in June. The most common type of precipitation in October is moderate rain, which is observed on 49% of the days with rainfall. Light rain is likely as well, occurring on 32% of the rainy days. Thunderstorms and drizzle may happen as well, but are far less likely.

Budapest Hotels for October

A three-star hotel on famous Vaci Street in downtown Budapest, Cosmo Fashion Hotel is a small and modern boutique hotel. After checking in into your roomll 36 rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a satellite TV and free Wi-Fiou can enjoy a complimentary Cosmopolitan cocktail in the hotel's bar. In the evening, the Italian restaurant is a great place to unwind after a day of exploring, while in the morning, you can strengthen your inner self with a free buffet breakfast. The hotel's main drawcard is its superb location close to numerous restaurants, bars and shops, and within walking distance from major landmarks such as the Hungarian National Museum, the Danube and the Central Market Hall.

Bars and Restaurants

Going out for dinner at Olimpia will surely be a night you will remember for a long time. This contemporary Hungarian restaurant sets itself apart from other restaurants in Budapest because of its unique menu. Instead of dishes, it simply shows a lists of available ingredients, based on which you pick a 4-course or 7-course meal. Dinners at Olimpia require time, so make sure to dedicate a full evening to simply enjoying the atmosphere and the spectacular (and always surprising) food.

Things to do in Budapest in October

The Budapest Autumn Festival celebrates contemporary music, composition, theater and ballet. For a cultural festival whilst you are in Budapest, October holds the Palinka & Sausage Festival in Buda Castle. Additionally, you can enjoy Budapest's October evenings with a glass of wine and warm up with a bowl of traditional Budapest soup.

Heroes' Squareis Budapest's largest square and one of its main landmarks. It was constructed in 1896 to celebrate and commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the country of Hungary monumental square and now one of the most visited places in the city. It is surrounded by important buildings, urban features and institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Andrassy Avenue and the Kunsthalle. If you are spending more than one day in Budapest, consider visiting Heroes' Square in both the afternoon and evening for two completely different impressions.