Móricz Zsigmond körtér

Plaza Major Budapest square and transport interchange in Újlipótváros

Busy Budapest square and transport interchange on the Buda side; visitors pass through for Metro and tram links, nearby cafes and to reach riverfront neighborhoods, student areas and local markets.

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Móricz Zsigmond körtér is a major public square and transport interchange in Budapest named after the writer Móricz Zsigmond. It functions as an important node for metro, tram, and bus services within the city.

The square is primarily known for its transport connections, anchored by an underground Metro M4 station and multiple tram and bus stops at surface level. The area around the square contains shops, cafés, and street-level activity tied to the transit interchange.

The square was named to honor the writer Móricz Zsigmond; over the 20th century it developed into a transport and commercial hub as tram and later metro services expanded. The opening of the M4 metro line established the square as a major rapid-transit node.

Located within the urban area of Budapest, the square sits where several arterial surface routes and the M4 metro line intersect, serving adjacent residential and commercial neighborhoods.

  • Transport hub: Served by Metro line M4 plus multiple tram and bus routes, making it a major public-transport interchange in Budapest.
  • Name origin: Named for the Hungarian writer Móricz Zsigmond; the name identifies the square rather than a single monument.

What to See #

  • Móricz Zsigmond körtér metro station: An underground Metro M4 station serving the square; the metro platforms provide direct rapid-transit links across Budapest.
Móricz Zsigmond körtér
Móricz Zsigmond körtér, Újbuda, Budapest, Hungary
47.4772, 19.0468
Free (public square); metro fares apply for M4 station

How to Get to Móricz Zsigmond körtér #

Móricz Zsigmond körtér is served by Budapest Metro line M4 (Móricz Zsigmond körtér station) and multiple tram lines (notably trams 19 and 41). It’s about a 15-20 minute walk north from Gellért tér across Elisabeth Bridge.

Tips for Visiting Móricz Zsigmond körtér #

  • Use the Móricz Zsigmond körtér M4 metro entrance that faces the Danube side to avoid the busiest tram interchange.
  • Late evening is good for people-watching: students, tram drivers, and the elderly all have routines here.
  • Look for the wear marks on the stone steps of the tram stops - they trace commuters' paths for decades.

Best Time to Visit Móricz Zsigmond körtér #

A city square and transport hub best visited outside weekday rush hours to appreciate its life and architecture.

Spring
April-June · 10-22°C
Light crowds and comfortable walking weather for exploring nearby Rudas Baths and the riverside.
Autumn
September-November · 5-18°C
Crisp evenings, lively cafés; the square hums with commuter life.

Weather & Climate near Móricz Zsigmond körtér #

Climate

Móricz Zsigmond körtér's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (530 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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