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Destination Guides - Europe / Hungary
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| Do not change money on the street, use authorised money changers only. Be wary of taxi drivers taking unnecessarily long routes to your destination. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| No vaccinations are required. Take out a EHIC before you travel. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
-1 |
4 |
6 |
13 |
19 |
21 |
21 |
19 |
14 |
7 |
3 |
1 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
5 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
6 |
5 |
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| Temperate climate with hot summers and harsh winters with plenty of snow. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Budapest, Hungary
| Tuesday |
Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1016mb, Humidity: 54%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 06:10CEST, Sunset: 19:12CEST |
| Wednesday |
Max Temp: 20°C (68°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 11mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 71%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 06:12CEST, Sunset: 19:10CEST |
| Thursday |
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 17°C (63°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 85%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 06:13CEST, Sunset: 19:08CEST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Hungary has a zero tolerance to drink driving. Photo ID must be carried at all times. Smoking is prohibited on public transport in towns and public buildings. |
| Getting Around |
| Domestic transport is efficient and inexpensive. There is a good road and rail links and car hire is also available. An underground operates in Budapest. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, National Day on 1 March, Easter from 2-5 April 10, Labour Day on 1 May, Independence Day on 17 June, Cultural Night around the 24 June, National Day on 20 August, National Day on 23 October, All Saints Day on 1 November and Christmas from 24-26 December. Also Budapest Spring Festival for 2 weeks in March/April. |
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| Religion |
| Roman Catholic and Calvinist |
| Visa Requirements |
| Not required for trips up to 90 days. |
| British Embassy Details |
| Harmincad Utca 6, 1051 Budapest. (36)(1)266 2888 |
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