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Nagytétény Palace

Castle

A palace in Pest County, Nagytétény Palace offers period interiors, a park and museum displays-appealing to visitors interested in local history and architecture.

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Nagytétény Palace essentials

Address: 1225 Budapest, Szt. István út 14 (Nagytétény Palace)
Website: kiscellimuzeum.hu
Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mondays
Admission: HUF 1,200 (~$3.00) adult (museum entry)
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Nagytétény Palace

Spring and autumn provide the best light for exploring the palace grounds and nearby Budafok wine district; weekdays avoid the worst of the crowds.

Spring
April-June · 10-22°C
Gardens and nearby vineyards begin to bloom; pleasant walking weather.
Autumn
September-October · 8-18°C
Crisp air and softer light enhance the palace's baroque and classical detailing.

Weather & Climate near Nagytétény Palace

Climate

Nagytétény Palace'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 -3°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (516 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -3° - 3° -3° 32 mm overcast 90% 2.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -1° - 6° -1° 27 mm overcast 86% 2.8 m/s 0.2 low 10.1h
March Good 2° - 11° 4° 29 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.1 m/s 0.5 low 11.8h
April Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 43 mm partly cloudy 71% 3.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Very Good 11° - 22° 17° 57 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.8 m/s 1.3 high 14.9h
June Very Good 15° - 25° 20° 58 mm partly cloudy 64% 2.7 m/s 1.5 very high 15.7h
July Excellent 16° - 27° 22° 48 mm partly cloudy 58% 2.7 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Excellent 16° - 27° 21° 49 mm some cloud 59% 2.4 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 43 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Very Good 7° - 16° 11° 39 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.3 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Poor 2° - 8° 3° 50 mm overcast 87% 2.5 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
December Poor -1° - 4° -1° 41 mm overcast 91% 2.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Nagytétény Palace

Nagytétény Palace is in Budapest’s XXII district (Budafok-Tétény). From Budapest city center take tram 2 to Batthyány tér and then regional buses toward Budafok, or use HÉV suburban rail to Budafok and a short bus/taxi from the station. There is limited on-site parking; public transport plus a 10-20 minute walk from the nearest bus stop is common.

Tips for Visiting Nagytétény Palace

  • Visit the palace museum during weekday mornings to avoid school groups.
  • Look for the terrace and the small chapel - they are often quieter than the main exhibition rooms and show private collections from the estate.
  • Combine the visit with the nearby Budafok wine cellars for a fuller sense of the district's history.