Budapest weather in August (Pest, Hungary)

Thinking of visiting Budapest in August? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During August, Budapest is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C. The warmest month of the year calls for summer outfits and sun protection. Enjoy the heat but make sure to stay cool and hydrated.

Precipitation

Budapest in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 254 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Budapest. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Budapest climate page with graphs.

 

Budapest, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 61%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 254 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Hungary in August

Find out more about the weather in Hungary and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Budapest.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Hungary? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Hungary. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.