Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Budapest | Seoul | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 16°C (61°F) | 19°C (66°F)▲ | Seoul |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 8°C (46°F) | 9°C (48°F)▲ | Seoul |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days | 5 days▲ | Seoul |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 52 mm▲ | 54 mm | Budapest |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 9h/day▲ | Seoul |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 14 km/h▲ | Seoul |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seoul edges ahead as the better destination in October. Seoul offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Budapest sees 7 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.
Budapest sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Seoul is also comfortable at 19°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seoul is the stronger choice in October. Seoul receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Budapest reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Seoul averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Budapest receives approximately 52 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Seoul sees 54 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Seoul the drier option by 3 rain days and 2 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 16°C, lows of 8°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 19°C, lows of 9°C, 5 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during October.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. October is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Budapest | Seoul | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 8d | 1°C | 4d |
| Feb | 6°C | 8d | 4°C | 4d |
| Mar | 11°C | 8d | 10°C | 6d |
| Apr | 17°C | 9d | 17°C | 7d |
| May | 21°C | 12d | 22°C | 8d |
| Jun | 25°C | 11d | 26°C | 9d |
| Jul | 27°C | 10d | 28°C | 17d |
| Aug | 27°C | 8d | 29°C | 16d |
| Sep | 21°C | 8d | 25°C | 8d |
| Oct | 16°C | 8d | 19°C | 5d |
| Nov | 9°C | 9d | 11°C | 7d |
| Dec | 4°C | 8d | 3°C | 5d |
Budapest Weather in October
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