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Hungary

Hungary's capital stretches along both banks of the Danube. Budapest is the Pearl of the Danube with its majestic Parliament, famous thermal baths, and Fisherman's Bastion. The divided city of Buda and Pest offers history, nightlife, and ruin bars.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 30°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (7°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
6°
Jan
10°
Feb
13°
Mar
16°
Apr
22°
May
27°
Jun
30°
Jul
30°
Aug
23°
Sep
18°
Oct
9°
Nov
5°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
9h
Sep
8h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
8d
Jan
7d
Feb
7d
Mar
10d
Apr
10d
May
9d
Jun
7d
Jul
9d
Aug
11d
Sep
6d
Oct
10d
Nov
10d
Dec

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Budapest as a Vacation Destination

Budapest is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 30°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
HU