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Széchenyi Chain Bridge

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Budapest, Hungary
Best timeMar–Oct
Set inBudapest, Hungary
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 Széchenyi Chain Bridge
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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

The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Designed by English engineer William Tierney Clark and built by Scottish engineer Adam Clark, it was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary. It was opened in 1849.

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
79 mi away
Bratislava Castle
101 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Széchenyi Chain Bridge?

The best time to visit Széchenyi Chain Bridge is March–October, in Budapest, Hungary.

Where is Széchenyi Chain Bridge?

Széchenyi Chain Bridge is in Budapest, Hungary.

What is Széchenyi Chain Bridge known for?

The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Designed by English engineer William Tierney Clark and built by Scottish engineer Adam Clark, it was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary. It was opened in 1849.

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