Budapest in August
The annual maximum: a week-long festival on Óbuda island, then fireworks along the entire river on the national holiday.
Is August a good time to visit Budapest?
August is one of the busiest months in Budapest, at about 84/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Sziget Festival (mid-August)
- St Stephen’s Day (20 August)
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Budapest, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Budapest?
August is one of the busiest months in Budapest, at about 84/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Budapest in August?
Budapest sits at roughly 84/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 22 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Budapest in August?
Expect highs around 28°C and lows near 17°C in August, with about 6 wet days across the month.