🇭🇺 Budapest vs Vienna 🇦🇹

Budapest, Hungary vs Vienna, Austria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Budapest is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Budapest is drier, with roughly 11 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇭🇺 Budapest🇦🇹 Vienna
Avg annual high16°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (28°C)July (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year102113
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberMay, June, September

🇭🇺 Budapest

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇦🇹 Vienna

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Budapest or Vienna warmer?

Budapest is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Budapest or Vienna?

Vienna is rainier — Budapest sees about 11 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Budapest vs Vienna?

Budapest is best around May, June, September; Vienna is best around May, June, September.

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