Weather in December in Hungary
Are you planning a trip a 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.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across Hungary, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 51 hours of sunlight in Budapest. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Hungary climate page.
Where to go in Hungary in December
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Hungary, check out our Hungary's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Hungary?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Hungary.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Hungary? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Hungary.
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