Budapest weather in December (Pest, Hungary)

What can you expect from the weather in Budapest during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Budapest generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Budapest in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 51 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Budapest. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Budapest climate page with graphs.

 

Budapest, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 51 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Hungary in December

Find out more about the weather in Hungary in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Budapest in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Budapest.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Hungary? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Hungary. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.