Warm and sunny All Saints’ weekend ahead in Hungary: cemeteries open longer, public transport reinforced

Hungary is set to enjoy an unusually warm and pleasant All Saints’ weekend, with temperatures reaching up to 24°C in some parts of the country, according to forecasts by the Hungarian Meteorological Service (met.hu) and Időkép.

Sunny, mild weather for All Saints’ Day

After the morning fog and low clouds clear, most regions can expect sunny skies with only some thin cirrus clouds. No rainfall is expected anywhere in the country. Slightly thicker clouds may pass over the western border region and parts of northeastern Hungary, but otherwise the weather will remain bright and dry throughout Saturday.

A southerly wind will pick up across Transdanubia, occasionally becoming stronger in the northwestern counties, while elsewhere it will stay light to moderate. Afternoon highs will range between 18 and 24°C, although the northeastern counties might be a few degrees cooler.

By late evening, temperatures will drop to between 7 and 15°C, with colder dawns possible on calm, clear Sunday mornings.

Last days of the “Indian summer”

The pleasant, unseasonably warm weather will continue through the weekend, creating ideal conditions for cemetery visits and outdoor activities. The first weekend of November will bring daytime highs between 13 and 22°C, with slightly cooler air in the north and northeast.

According to Időkép, a cold front is expected to arrive on Monday, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures — as low as 10°C in western Hungary — while the eastern part of the country will remain about ten degrees warmer.

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Extended cemetery hours and reinforced transport services

To accommodate the large number of visitors on All Saints’ Day (1 November) and All Souls’ Day (2 November), cemeteries across Hungary will be open longer than usual. In Budapest, major cemeteries — including Új Köztemető, Óbuda, Farkasrét, Rákospalota, and others — will welcome visitors from 7 AM to 8 PM through Sunday.

The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) is increasing vehicle capacity and service frequency on routes serving cemeteries and will operate special lines to help people reach the graveyards more easily. The MÁV-Volán group also expects increased passenger traffic, so additional train and bus services, as well as cemetery-specific routes, will be available throughout the weekend.

Authorities urge safety and fire prevention

Police and civilian patrols will ensure public order around cemeteries to help the commemorations proceed peacefully. The National Directorate General for Disaster Management (OKF) has reminded visitors to take extra care when lighting candles or lanterns: clean the area of dry leaves and only use heat-resistant holders placed securely on stable surfaces.

Fire authorities also warn that many house fires occur this time of year due to unattended candles placed near flammable materials. Those celebrating Halloween are similarly urged to ensure pumpkin lanterns are stable and kept away from anything that could catch fire.

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