Month guide · Budapest · Hungary
Budapest in November
What November is really like in Budapest: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Varius, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9.2 hours of daylight. Cold and often foggy; the Christmas markets open in the second half of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Budapest: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (16°C (61°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:49
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:08
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Wine festivals, golden Buda Hills and mild sightseeing weather until late October; foggy and cold by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in August). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Christmas markets on Vörösmarty tér and in front of St Stephen's Basilica (usually from mid-November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Castle District
Fisherman's Bastion
Come at sunrise for empty terraces and soft light on the Parliament, or after dark when both are floodlit.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Couples
- After dark
Religious site · Lipótváros
St Stephen's Basilica
Budapest's largest church, finished in 1905, shares a height of 96 metres with the Parliament, a reference to the Magyar arrival in 896.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Views
- History
- Iconic
Landmark · Danube
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Walk across from Pest at dusk towards the floodlit castle, then ride bus 16 up to the top of Castle Hill.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Views
Experience · Erzsébetváros
Szimpla Kert and the ruin bars
Szimpla Kert has filled a derelict tenement and old stove factory on Kazinczy utca since 2004, crowding its courtyard and rooms with mismatched furniture, a cut-up Trabant car and graffiti, and it inspired a wave of ruin bars across District VII.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- After dark
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 3°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Budapest?
A good-value shoulder-season month, 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 November a good time to visit Budapest?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Cold and often foggy; the Christmas markets open in the second half of the month.
+How warm is Budapest in November?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Budapest in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.