Budapest in November
Damp, dark and cheap for a fortnight, then the Basilica square lights up and weekend numbers start climbing again.
Is November a good time to visit Budapest?
November is one of the better months to visit Budapest. Crowds sit around 46/100, with typical highs near 9°C.
What’s on in November
- Christmas markets open in mid-November
Best days in November
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in November
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in November
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How November compares
Every month in Budapest, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Budapest.
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Budapest?
November is one of the better months to visit Budapest. Crowds sit around 46/100, with typical highs near 9°C.
How crowded is Budapest in November?
Budapest sits at roughly 46/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 16 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Budapest in November?
Expect highs around 9°C and lows near 3°C in November, with about 8 wet days across the month.