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Pest Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Pest, Hungary in December.

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Budapest Szentendre Visegrád Vecsés

Considering a trip to Pest, Hungary this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Pest in December

Pest, Hungary is a region in Hungary. December in Pest generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Budapest. In numerous regions in Hungary, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For specific regional insights in Pest, Hungary, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 47 mm (1.9 in) in Budapest.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Budapest receives about 51 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Pest by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pest — and find the best time to visit. (based on Budapest)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September23°C (73°F) October17°C (63°F) November10°C (50°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pest in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Pest.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Pest

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Pest, Hungary?

Temperature range in Pest (December)

Precipitation variation in Pest (December)

Budapest

In December Budapest generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
51 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Szentendre

In December Szentendre generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
51 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Visegrád

In December Visegrád generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
51 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Visegrád →

Vecsés

In December Vecsés generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
51 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Vecsés →

Zebegény

In December Zebegény generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
51 hours
61 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Pest in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Budapest 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Szentendre 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Visegrád 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Vecsés 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Zebegény 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Vác 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

Pest weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pest, Hungary in December?

In December, Pest, Hungary generally has poor weather conditions. Budapest sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Pest, Hungary in December?

Average temperatures in Pest, Hungary during December range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 5°C (41°F) in Budapest.

Does Pest, Hungary get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Not particularly. Budapest averages just 47 mm (1.9 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Pest, Hungary.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Pest, Hungary?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Pest, Hungary with often poor weather in Budapest.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Budapest. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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