01Weather
Budapest weather in September
Afternoons in September average 23.7 °C (75 °F) and nights cool to 12.9 °C (55 °F). The month brings about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with August it is 5.4 °C cooler; October is 6.6 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical September | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 30 °C / 85 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 17 °C / 62 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 8 °C / 47 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 2.4 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 31 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest September day 2016–2025 | 34.0 °C / 2.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September | 06:02 | 19:24 | 13.4 h |
| 15 September | 06:21 | 18:56 | 12.6 h |
| 30 September | 06:41 | 18:26 | 11.7 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 102 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Budapest).
03Crowds
How busy Budapest is in September
busy The main sights are busy in September. What drives it:
- Budapest Wine Festival at the Castle
- mild weather
- Jewish Cultural Festival
04Public holidays
Public holidays in September 2027
No public holidays in Hungary fall in September, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Budapest in September
Every year in September
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest Wine Festival | September, Buda Castle | food |
| Jewish Cultural Festival | late August or September | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Budapest in September
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- something for heat: 2 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
September is mild, usually sunny and far calmer, with afternoons around 23 °C, the Wine Festival on Castle Hill in the second week and the Jewish Cultural Festival. The river terraces are still open and the evenings warm. It is many locals' favourite month, and prices ease after the first week. Rain falls on about six days.
The Budapest Design Week and the CAFe Budapest contemporary arts festival fill the second half. The Parliament tour and the Opera House's new season start. The baths' outdoor pools are at their most pleasant. Daylight shrinks from thirteen and a half hours to under twelve. For the golden foliage, the Marathon and the 23 October anniversary, see October.
09Compare
Budapest month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 °C | -2 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 8 °C | 0 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 13 °C | 3 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 18 °C | 7 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 22 °C | 11 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 28 °C | 16 °C | 11 | – | busy | Good |
| July | 29 °C | 18 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 29 °C | 17 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 24 °C | 13 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 17 °C | 8 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| November | 10 °C | 3 °C | 9 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| December | 5 °C | 0 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about September? See the best time to visit Budapest.
10Elsewhere
September in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Prague in September | 21 °C | 8 |
| Venice in September | 24 °C | 7 |
| Rome in September | 28 °C | 6 |
| Copenhagen in September | 18 °C | – |
| Amsterdam in September | 20 °C | 10 |
| Paris in September | 22 °C | 10 |
11FAQ
Budapest in September: your questions
Is September a good time to visit Budapest?
September is a good month to visit Budapest. Daytime highs average 24 °C (75 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Budapest in September?
Expect mild days around 24 °C (75 °F) and nights near 13 °C (55 °F). One September in ten brings afternoons above 30 °C, and one in ten stays below 17 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in September?
September brings about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Budapest standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 31 percent.
What should I wear in Budapest in September?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three.
Is Budapest crowded in September?
The main sights are busy in September. Main drivers: Budapest Wine Festival at the Castle; mild weather; Jewish Cultural Festival.
What time does it get dark in Budapest in September?
Around the middle of September the sun sets at about 18:56 and rises at 06:21, giving 12.6 hours of daylight.