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Kőszeg offers a refined, slow-paced lifestyle for those seeking a blend of historical charm and proximity to the Austrian border. It is an ideal base for professionals who value a quiet, secure environment and a high quality of life without the frantic energy of Budapest. The town provides a reliable standard of healthcare and public transport, making it a practical choice for families looking to settle in a stable, scenic setting.
However, the trade-off is its scale; with a small population, the local social scene is intimate rather than expansive, and you may find the limited professional networking opportunities a hurdle if you aren't working remotely or within the regional border economy.
Population
11,500
Area
7 km²
Density
1,573 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Hungarian
Distance to Coast
402 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Kőszeg
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Climate & Weather in Kőszeg
Kőszeg has a humid continental climate with some subalpine influence from the nearby Eastern Alps, bringing cool, fairly wet conditions and frequent cloud cover. Summers are generally warm rather than hot, while winters are cold and can be snowy; annual sunshine is moderate and precipitation is relatively well distributed through the year.
Summer Average
22°C
Winter Average
1°C
Climate Type
Humid Continental
Rainy Days
136
Sunny Days
150
Humidity
74%
Spring
March - May
8-18°C
Spring is cool to mild, with temperatures rising quickly from March into May and occasional rain showers. Cloudy periods are common, but late spring can feel pleasantly warm.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
18-27°C
Summer is usually comfortably warm, with July typically the warmest month and daytime highs often in the mid-to-upper 20s°C. Thunderstorms and passing rain are common, but prolonged heat is less typical than in Hungary's warmer lowland areas.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
7-20°C
Autumn starts mild and gradually turns cool, with September often pleasant and November noticeably chilly. Rain becomes less frequent than in early summer, but overcast days increase.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-3-4°C
Winter is cold, with average temperatures around freezing and frequent frosty mornings. Snow can occur, and the season is typically gray and damp rather than severely arctic.
Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Kőszeg
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Safety & Security in Kőszeg
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
68
/100
Hungary Avg
61
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Kőszeg
Hungary Average
Safety Index
0510
Good
Safety from Crime
0510
Safe
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Excellent
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Moderate
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Very Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 86/100
No data for Kőszeg — showing hazard indicators from nearby Sopron (~33 km).
