Budapest Month By Month Travel Guides

What month will you travel to Budapest? Get help planning the trip of your dreams with these monthly guides, which offer information about events and weather in Budapest throughout the year. Also get important tips to make your visit successful.

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Budapest in January

Budapest Great Market Hall — Kerry Kubilius

Start the year off right with a trip to Budapest in January. Enjoy an afternoon in Budapest's European-style cafes if the air gets too chilly when you're out and about in the Hungarian capital.

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Budapest in February

Heart Cookies in Budapest — Kerry Kubilius

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Budapest with a romantic dinner, a concert, or simply a bottle of good Hungarian wine. This romantic destination is perfect for couples who will find plenty of memories to make in the atmospheric city center.

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Budapest in March

Easter Eggs in Budapest — Kerry Kubilius

The Budapest Spring Festival ushers in this colorful season as the city sheds winter's chill. Get into the spirit by attending the fair on Vorosmarty Square. Consider taking a tour of the Parliament Building (buy tickets in advance) and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, both important for Hungarian history.

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Budapest in April

April is a great month in which to travel to Budapest. The summer rains have yet to come, and pleasant spring weather makes sightseeing enjoyable. Landscaped squares, trees in bloom, and the activity that accompanies warmer weather show that Budapest comes alive even before high travel season hits.

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Budapest in May

You can enjoy Hungary's famous fruit brandy, palinka, year-round, but the Budapest Palinka Festival, which brings together palinka makers from all over Hungary, comes to the city during the month of May. Sample different palinkas and try other traditional Hungarian food and drink.

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Budapest in June

Oudoor Dining in Budapest — Kerry Kubilius

June is one of Budapest's rainiest months, but its event calendar is full. Check out the Summer Festival on Margaret Island or the National Gallop, which celebrates Hungary's heritage of horsemanship.

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Budapest in July

If you love hot weather, July is a good month in which to travel to Budapest. Summer festivals attract visitors to the capital from around Europe and the world.

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Budapest in August

The Sziget Festival, one of the largest music festivals in Europe, takes place in August in Budapest, and the Summer Festival on Margaret Island begins to wind down.

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Budapest in September

Hungarian Traditional Food — Kerry Kubilius

Budapest's September events calendar offers a Jewish festival, a Baroque festival, and the food-and-entertainment festival known as Szeptemberfeszt. Also visit an international wine festival, where local and other wines will be available to be sampled--Hungary's wine regions produce a good variety of different wines that deserve to be tried.

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Budapest in October

Fall comes to a close in Budapest during the month of October, but the beginning of the month still offers nice weather for sightseeing. Consider a visit to the thermal baths to stave off the autumn chill or take a drive through the countryside to see the fall leaves.

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Budapest in November

November in Budapest is good for shopping for Christmas gifts and enjoying cozy dinners at restaurants serving Hungarian traditional cuisine. The end of November sees the opening of the annual Christmas market, a great source for souvenirs and traditional crafts.

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Budapest in December

Religious Art in Budapest — Kerry Kubilius

December in Budapest is a time for celebrating Christmas and the arrival of the New Year. Both holidays are well enjoyed in the Hungarian capital, and the city offers plenty of activities for the visitor. The Christmas market offers a great opportunity to purchase homemade crafts and gifts, and hot mulled wine is a favorite beverage served in restaurants and cafes.