Early October 1 October
67°F
Typical afternoon high
23% historical wet-day frequency
Hungary · Countryside
Around Budapest
in October.
Is October a good time?
Mild days.
Similar overnight stays to September.
October averages 63°F afternoons, with about 6 rain days. Later October is typically cooler.
- Afternoons
- 63°F
- Rain days
- 6
- Visitor demand
- 65%of August peak
Historical Pest regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Szentendre and Danube Bend; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
7.9/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#5 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather7.9/10Very good
CrowdsBusy seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, quieter than most of Europe this month
CostCheapfor Europe
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your October
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 63°F (17°C): light layers; nights around 44°F (7°C): a warm coat. About 11 hours of daylight. About 6 rain days in a typical October.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 11 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 06:59 and sets about 17:57 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 44°F (7°C); afternoons reach about 63°F (17°C). Expect rain on about 6 days in a typical October.
Typical afternoon
63°F (17°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Octobers
Night low
44°F (7°C)
average daily minimum
Daylight
10h 58m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late October?
Early October is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 67°F on the 1st, versus 59°F on the 31st.
Mid October 15 October
63°F
Typical afternoon high
21% historical wet-day frequency
Late October 31 October
59°F
Typical afternoon high
23% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Public holidays · 2026: 23 Oct National Day.
Daily calendar & holiday datesOctober 2026 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
October 2026 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2026.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167° | 267° | 366° | 466° | |||
| 565° | 665° | 765° | 864° | 964° | 1064° | 1164° |
| 1263° | 1363° | 1463° | 1563° | 1663° | 1763° | 1862° |
| 1962° | 2062° | 2162° | 2262° | 2361° | 2461° | 2561° |
| 2660° | 2760° | 2860° | 2959° | 3059° | 3159° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
Afternoons cool from about 66°F (19°C) in the first week to 60°F (15°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 21–25%.
School-holiday dates for October 2026 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open. Public holidays: 23 Oct National Day. Elsewhere in October 2026, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 45%, Germany 33%, Netherlands 39%, Switzerland 32%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Busy season. October averages 65% of August's overnight stays per day. Similar overnight stays to September.
Overnight stays across Pest do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, quieter than most of Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
About usual. Historical regional hotel revenue (2024 annual level, adjusted by the 2024–2025 national hotel index): €39 per guest-night. A seasonal estimate, not a booking quote.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Historical hotel average
€39
2024 annual level, adjusted by the 2024–2025 national hotel index; hotel revenue per guest-night; not a current booking quote. 0% vs this region's usual month.
Hungary as a whole
Well below EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 72 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
The historical regional amount comes from KSH/Hungarian Tourism Agency: accommodation-fee revenue per tourism night, 2024 (yearly, moved by the national hotel price swing); the country price level is national. Hotel averages are not live booking quotes.
Year-to-year variation
How much does October vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 57°F (14°C) and 68°F (20°C); in 9 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 63°F (17°C). Rain days ranged from 4 to 14; half the years had 4–9.
Rain days in each October
Rain days
6
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 12 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
7 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no October in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
22 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded OctoberHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 61°F | 5 |
| 2012 | 63°F | 8 |
| 2013 | 64°F | 4 |
| 2014 | 63°F | 9 |
| 2015 | 59°F | 11 |
| 2016 | 57°F | 12 |
| 2017 | 62°F | 5 |
| 2018 | 67°F | 6 |
| 2019 | 66°F | 4 |
| 2020 | 62°F | 14 |
| 2021 | 60°F | 4 |
| 2022 | 65°F | 4 |
| 2023 | 68°F | 9 |
| 2024 | 63°F | 6 |
| 2025 | 61°F | 5 |
No local weather-station check here: our corrections are learned from stations elsewhere in Europe. How we check
Compare dates
September, October
or November?
| Typical conditions | Sep | Oct | Nov |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 75°F | 63°F | 51°F |
| Rain days | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Overnight demand | 66% | 65% | 54% |
September: Warmer afternoons than October. September guide →
November: Cooler afternoons and more rain days than October. Less overnight demand. November guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with October Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. October stays as your reference.
May and September have a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than October, without a substantially busier visitor season.
Your comparison
October or September?
Overnight stays are 66% of the busiest month.
Historical regional hotel revenue (2024 annual level, adjusted by the 2024–2025 national hotel index): €40 per guest-night. A seasonal estimate, not a booking quote.
Read the September guide →| Typical conditions | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 63°F | 75°F |
| Nights | 44°F | 54°F |
| Rain days | 6 | 6 |
| Visitor season | Busy season | Busy season |
| Overall / 10 | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Month rank | #5 | #1 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8 | #11 | 41°F | 27°F | 9 | 4.8 | Moderate season |
| February | 7.1 | #8 | 46°F | 29°F | 6 | 5.2 | Moderate season |
| March | 7.8 | #6 | 55°F | 35°F | 7 | 6.6 | Moderate season |
| April | 8.4 | #2 | 65°F | 43°F | 6 | 8.4 | Moderate season |
| May | 8.3 | #3 | 73°F | 50°F | 9 | 9.0 | Busy season |
| June | 7.9 | #4 | 82°F | 59°F | 8 | 8.6 | Busy season |
| July | 6.9 | #10 | 85°F | 62°F | 7 | 8.0 | Peak season |
| August | 6.9 | #9 | 85°F | 61°F | 6 | 8.2 | Peak season |
| September | 8.4 | #1 | 75°F | 54°F | 6 | 9.0 | Busy season |
| October | 7.9 | #5 | 63°F | 44°F | 6 | 7.9 | Busy season |
| November | 7.1 | #7 | 51°F | 36°F | 8 | 5.6 | Moderate season |
| December | 6.6 | #12 | 43°F | 30°F | 9 | 4.7 | Moderate season |
Near here
Nearby places in October
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
BudapestHungary · about 10 miles
Balanced Overall 7.5 · Very good weather, 63°F (17°C) · Steady all year · Cost moderate
Central TransdanubiaHungary · about 60 miles
Balanced Overall 8.3 · Very good weather, 62°F (17°C) · Low season · Cost cheap
ViennaAustria · about 150 miles
Balanced Overall 6.8 · Very good weather, 62°F (17°C) · Steady all year · Cost pricey
Kraków & Lesser Polandabout 170 miles
Balanced Overall 6.8 · Good weather, 58°F (14°C) · Steady all year · Cost moderate
Lower Austriaabout 180 miles
Balanced Overall 6.9 · Very good weather, 61°F (16°C) · Busy season · Cost pricey
Elsewhere in Europe
Better October weather than Around Budapest
Around Budapest's weather ranks 31 of 117 countryside regions this month. These countryside regions outside Hungary have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Around Budapest.
Northern Albaniaabout 380 miles
Excellent weather (9.1): 8°F warmer afternoons, 2 more rain days, quieter for its season (low season), cheaper
North Macedoniaabout 420 miles
Very good weather (8.9): 5°F warmer afternoons, cheaper
Tirana & central Albaniaabout 440 miles
Excellent weather (9.6): 10°F warmer afternoons, 2 more rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season), cheaper
UmbriaItaly · about 450 miles
Excellent weather (9.1): 7°F warmer afternoons, 4 more rain days, pricier
Plovdiv & south-central Bulgariaabout 470 miles
Very good weather (8.9): 4°F warmer afternoons, cheaper
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's busy season, 65% of the busiest month and about average for the year. That means about 4,100 overnight visitors on a typical October night across the region, 69% of them from Hungary itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 450 more: 11 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 75 |
| How our weather was checked | Not checked here: no open station data or official averages to compare with yet. Where we could check, afternoon highs came within 1°F (0.6°C) of local stations and 2°F (1.0°C) of official averages in countries without open data. |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 3 |
| Busiest month here | August · 5 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 0.3% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 3rd percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 69% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 11 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 0.3% |
| Population used | 1.3 million |
| Statistical region | HU12 · Pest |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (KSH/Hungarian Tourism Agency: accommodation-fee revenue per tourism night, 2024 (yearly, moved by the national hotel price swing)). Full method · this region's data.