Month guide · Budapest · Hungary
Budapest in September
What September is really like in Budapest: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ferran Cornellà, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Budapest. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Warm, settled weather and wine festivals make September one of the best months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Budapest: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:57
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Budapest Wine Festival in Buda Castle (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Castle District
Buda Castle
Walk up through the Castle Garden Bazaar (Várkert Bazár) from the river, or take bus 16 from Deák Ferenc tér over the Chain Bridge.
- Time needed
- Half a day with a museum
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Free
- Architecture
Viewpoint · Castle District
Fisherman's Bastion
This neo-Romanesque terrace of seven white turrets, built between 1895 and 1902 to represent the seven Magyar tribes, wraps around Matthias Church and frames the best-known view of the Parliament and the Danube.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Couples
- After dark
Experience · City Park
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Go on a weekday morning, bring flip-flops and a towel, and pack a swimming cap if you want to use the lap pool.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Rainy day
- Couples
- Outdoors
Experience · Gellért Hill riverside
Rudas Baths
Built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, Rudas keeps its octagonal pool beneath a domed stone roof pierced with small star-shaped skylights.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Budapest?
One of the best months to visit Budapest, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Budapest?
It is one of the best months to visit Budapest. Warm, settled weather and wine festivals make September one of the best months to visit.
+How warm is Budapest in September?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Budapest in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.