Hot air balloon rides in Budapest
A balloon flight over Budapest depends on calm, dry mornings. The most comfortable months are April and August–September, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 6 rainy days a month.
Photo: Thomas Depenbusch (Depi) from Cologne, Germany, CC BY 2.0
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How to pick a good hot air balloon ride
- Flights leave around sunrise, when the air is calmest. Expect a pickup one to two hours before dawn.
- Balloon flights are often cancelled for wind or rain. Book early in your trip so there's time to rebook.
- Time in the air is usually about an hour; the whole outing, with transfers, takes three to four.
- Check basket size. Smaller baskets with 8 to 12 passengers feel very different from 20-person ones.
Budapest month by month
Averages for Pestszentlőrinc, Budapest, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 37 (3) | 42 (6) | 52 (11) | 64 (18) | 73 (23) | 79 (26) | 83 (28) | 82 (28) | 73 (23) | 62 (16) | 49 (9) | 38 (4) |
| Low °F (°C) | 28 (-2) | 30 (-1) | 36 (2) | 45 (7) | 53 (12) | 59 (15) | 62 (17) | 62 (17) | 54 (12) | 45 (7) | 38 (3) | 29 (-1) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:19 pm | 5:06 pm | 5:48 pm | 7:32 pm | 8:13 pm | 8:42 pm | 8:37 pm | 7:57 pm | 6:57 pm | 5:57 pm | 4:08 pm | 3:53 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for hot air balloon rides in Budapest?
April and August–September. Expect highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 6 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Operators cancel when wind, rain or low cloud make flying unsafe, and usually offer another date or a refund. May is the rainiest month in Budapest, so leave spare days if you travel then.
Where can I book hot air balloon rides in Budapest?
The link above searches Viator for hot air balloon rides in Budapest. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you book.
