Hungary weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Hungary in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Hungary in December?
December in Hungary generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Tornaszentandrás to 6°C in Csokonyavisonta. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Csokonyavisonta and -3°C in Tornaszentandrás. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Miskolctapolca with an average of 44 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Barcs with 64 mm. Budapest experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 51 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hungary in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hungary climate page.
Where to go in Hungary in December
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Popular destinations in Hungary
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Hungary?
Average weather in Budapest
In December Budapest generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Siófok
In December Siófok generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hévíz
In December Hévíz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hajdúszoboszló
In December Hajdúszoboszló generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zalakaros
In December Zalakaros generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hungary.
Is December the best time to visit Hungary?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Hungary with often poor weather in Budapest.
On average, the best time to visit Hungary is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Budapest. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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