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Mushrooms in Hungary: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Hungary: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Hungary, prospects for Honey Fungus are only middling (40/100); a few pockets may still surprise. Spatially, the northeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 4 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 87 to 687 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 40/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (40/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: HungaryHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan moderate
- Feb few
- Mar moderate
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec moderate
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- Penny Bun
- Field Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Wood Hedgehog
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season
- May season
- Jun season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Hungary
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Very high
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Hungary
Across 7 woodland samples in Hungary, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (5/7), coniferous forest (1/7) and mixed forest (1/7). Elevations between 87 m and 687 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in Hungary
Are there mushrooms in Hungary right now?
In Hungary, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Hungary?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in Hungary right now?
The most promising species in Hungary right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
Which elevation zones are covered in Hungary?
The analysed sites in Hungary fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Hungary?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Hungary: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in Hungary?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Hungary in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Hungary, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
Toxicology helpline, free, 24h.
- Poison helpline +36 80 201 199
- Emergency 112
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.