Place to visit
Meteorológiai állomás, Hungary: what it is and when to go
Meteorológiai állomás is an observatory in Hungary (Kiskunhalas). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is December. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- Hungary · 6400, Kiskunhalas
- Best time
- December.
- Nearest airport
- BUD Budapest, 110 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 46.44985, 19.4727
What it is and where
Meteorológiai állomás is an observatory in Hungary (Kiskunhalas).
It is in Kiskunhalas, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 1.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.44985, 19.4727; the nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD, Budapest), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Hungary (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Stargazing places in Hungary. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Meteorológiai állomás is December.
- JanPossible8:47
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBetter not13:20
- MayBetter not14:48
- JunBetter not15:36
- JulBetter not15:16
- AugBetter not14:00
- SepBetter not12:19
- OctBetter not10:38
- NovPossible9:09
- DecBest time8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Hungary in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Hungary
To enter Hungary there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Hungary checklist. Currency: Hungarian forint (HUF); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 107 police · 104 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- FejetékProtected area1.4 km
- Kiskunhalasi Termál Gyógyfürdő- és StrandWith kids2.1 km
- MÁV 375History2.4 km
- CsillagdaObservatory2.5 km
- Frittmann VinotékaWinery15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Hungary guide.
More in Hungary: Stargazing
- Baja Observatory: observatory in Baja, Hungary
- Observatory of Szeged: observatory in Szeged, Hungary
- Arcturus Csillagvizsgáló: Observatory
- Asztrokert - Claudia Inter Stellas Csillagda: Observatory
- B612 Csillagda: Observatory
- Borbás Mihály Bemutató csillagvizsgáló: Observatory
Every Hungary place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Meteorológiai állomás?
It is an observatory in Hungary.
When is the best time to visit Meteorológiai állomás?
December. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Meteorológiai állomás?
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 110 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Hungary is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Hungary map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Fejeték, Kiskunhalasi Termál Gyógyfürdő- és Strand, MÁV 375. The rest is in the Hungary guide.
Keep reading
- Kiskunhalas5 places to see in and around Kiskunhalas, Hungary. Best time: April to October and December.
- Stargazing35 places for stargazing in Hungary, from Baja Observatory to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- HungaryBefore travelling to Hungary: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.