Month guide · Budapest · Hungary
Budapest in July
What July is really like in Budapest: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 15.6 hours of daylight. Hot, sometimes above 35°C; the Palatinus open-air pools on Margaret Island and the rooftop bars are at their busiest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Budapest: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:02
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:38
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot days, open-air pools, Sziget Festival and the St Stephen's Day fireworks, but peak prices and occasional heatwaves.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring (usually July or early August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · District V
Hungarian Parliament Building
For the classic photo, cross to Batthyány tér or the Buda embankment, ideally after dark when the building is floodlit.
- Time needed
- 1 hour tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Religious site · Erzsébetváros
Dohány Street Synagogue
Europe's largest synagogue, completed in 1859 in a Moorish Revival style, seats about 3,000 worshippers.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Experience · Erzsébetváros
Szimpla Kert and the ruin bars
Visit once in the afternoon to see the rooms properly, then come back late to see it full.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- After dark
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
Religious site · Castle District
Matthias Church
The Church of Our Lady of Buda, known as Matthias Church, has a roof of glazed Zsolnay tiles in diamond patterns and an interior painted from floor to vault with 19th-century Hungarian motifs.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 16°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Budapest?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Budapest in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Budapest?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot, sometimes above 35°C; the Palatinus open-air pools on Margaret Island and the rooftop bars are at their busiest.
+How warm is Budapest in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Budapest in July?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.