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Buda Castle

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Buda Castle

Hungary
Best timeMar–Oct
Set inHungary
In season~72°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

30–84°F
CurrencyHUF
LanguageHungarian
TimezoneUTC+01:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Buda Castle
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Sep. Go in May, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 53%
WarmestJul · 84°F
WettestMay
Best windowMar–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Buda Castle, formerly also called the Royal Palace and the Royal Castle, is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. First completed in 1265, the Baroque palace that occupies most of the site today was built between 1749 and 1769, severely damaged during the Siege of Budapest in World War II, and rebuilt in a simplified Baroque style during the state communist era.

Best time to visit

Aim for Mar–Oct, the 8 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Aquincum
5 mi away
Pannonhalma Archabbey
60 mi away
Bukk Dark Sky Reserve
80 mi away
Bratislava Castle
100 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Buda Castle?

The best time to visit Buda Castle is March–October, in Hungary.

Where is Buda Castle?

Buda Castle is in Hungary.

What is Buda Castle known for?

Buda Castle, formerly also called the Royal Palace and the Royal Castle, is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. First completed in 1265, the Baroque palace that occupies most of the site today was built between 1749 and 1769, severely damaged during the Siege of Budapest in World War II, and rebuilt in a simplified Baroque style during the state communist era.

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