Kőszeg Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Kőszeg's Essential Treasures

Kőszeg’s historical center is defined by the 13th-century Jurisics Castle, famous for its resistance against the Ottoman army in 1532. The town’s architectural heritage includes the Renaissance Sgrafittós-ház and the pilgrimage church in nearby Rattersdorf. For panoramic views of the Alps, the Óház-tető observation tower marks the site of the town's original fortress. Natural highlights include the Hétforrás springs in the Kőszeg Mountains and the Bechtold István Nature Visitor Center, which provides insights into local biodiversity and bird protection.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -11°–11°
-3° at night
9 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -11°–14°
-2° at night
9 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -6°–19°
1° at night
10 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–23°
5° at night
11 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 5°–27°
10° at night
16 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 9°–32°
14° at night
15 rainy days
11 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 11°–34°
16° at night
16 rainy days
12 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 11°–35°
16° at night
14 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great

22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–29°
11° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–24°
7° at night
10 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -4°–17°
2° at night
10 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -10°–11°
-2° at night
9 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Hungarian Forint HUF Ft · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Hungarian
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +36

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Kőszeg

Featured Lists

Kőszeg's Essential Treasures

Kőszeg — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

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