When to go · Eger
Eger in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot), late Dec–Feb (many sights on shorter hours).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- Hungary overall
- Prices
- High
- Hungary overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot), late Dec–Feb (many sights on shorter hours).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- EgerHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 7 days
- Budapest and the north, Hungary · Budapest, Danube Bend, Eger, Tokajhot
Hot summers (35 °C (95 °F) spells) and cold, foggy winters; spring and autumn are best.Hot summers (95 °F (35 °C) spells) and cold, foggy winters; spring and autumn are best.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
St Stephen's Day big impact
20 Aug · Hungary
Fireworks over the Danube, Street of Hungarian Flavours at the castle; central Budapest closed and packed.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Hungary overall
- High
- Prices · Hungary overall
- High
Hungary overall: Sziget Festival and 20 August fireworks; book early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Eger, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 7 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 1
May: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot), late Dec–Feb (many sights on shorter hours).
May: Inside Eger's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Eger: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen