Hungary
Things to do in Budapest
Walking tours, food tours and day trips and more, with the best month for each. Budapest is most comfortable for sightseeing in April–May and September.
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- Walking tours
- Food tours
- Day trips
- Boat tours
- Cooking classes
- Private tours
- Bike tours
- Hot air balloon rides
- Wine tours
- Segway tours
- Sunset cruises
Popular tours in Budapest
Budapest City Landmarks Walking Tour in 2 HoursFrom $3View 
Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking TourFrom $45View 
Private Budapest TukTuk Tour: Custom Route, Hotel PickupFrom $135View
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What to book in Budapest
Walking toursBest Apr–May, Sep
Food toursBest Apr–May, Sep
Day tripsBest Apr–May, Sep
Boat toursBest May–Sep
Cooking classesAll year
Private toursBest Apr–May, Sep
Bike toursBest Apr–May, Sep
Hot air balloon ridesBest Apr, Aug–Sep
Wine toursBest Apr–May, Sep
Segway toursBest Apr–May, Sep
Sunset cruisesBest May–Sep
Budapest month by month
Budapest weather by month
Averages for Pestszentlőrinc, Budapest, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 37 (3) | 42 (6) | 52 (11) | 64 (18) | 73 (23) | 79 (26) | 83 (28) | 82 (28) | 73 (23) | 62 (16) | 49 (9) | 38 (4) |
| Low °F (°C) | 28 (-2) | 30 (-1) | 36 (2) | 45 (7) | 53 (12) | 59 (15) | 62 (17) | 62 (17) | 54 (12) | 45 (7) | 38 (3) | 29 (-1) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:19 pm | 5:06 pm | 5:48 pm | 7:32 pm | 8:13 pm | 8:42 pm | 8:37 pm | 7:57 pm | 6:57 pm | 5:57 pm | 4:08 pm | 3:53 pm |
Day trips from Budapest
- Esztergom 26 mi
- Hungary's largest basilica, on a bend of the Danube.
- Gödöllő 16 mi
- The royal palace where Empress Sisi spent her summers.
- Eger 66 mi
- A castle town known for Bull's Blood wine cellars and thermal baths.
- Győr 69 mi
- A baroque town between Budapest and Vienna.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
For walking around and sightseeing, April–May and September. July is the warmest month at about 83°F (28°C), and January the coolest at about 37°F (3°C).
What is the rainiest month in Budapest?
May, with about 8 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.