Pollen Count & Forecast for Budapest
About Pollen in Budapest
Budapest’s spring allergy season (March-May) is dominated by Birch and Ash pollen; Birch (Betula) prolific on the slopes of the Buda Hills; Ash (Fraxinus) common along the Danube riverbanks and Margaret Island. Oak (Quercus) contributes significantly from woods on Gellért Hill. Summer (June-September) sees high Grass (Poaceae) and Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) pollen levels, originating from vacant lots and fields near the city outskirts.
The Danube valley and surrounding Buda Hills create a basin that holds pollen; narrow streets in Erzsébetváros trap airborne particles. Autumn and winter see elevated Mould (Alternaria, Cladosporium) spore counts, from decaying organic matter in City Park and damp riverside locations.
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What Pollen Levels Mean
LOW
Symptoms are unlikely
MED
Moderate risk of symptoms
HIGH
Widespread symptoms likely
V.HI
Expect significant symptoms
X.HI
Extremely high symptom likelihood & severity