Pest weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Pest in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Pest in December?
Pest is a region in Hungary. December in Pest generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C 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.
December is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 47 mm in Budapest. 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.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pest in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Pest climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Pest?
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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Szentendre
In December Szentendre generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°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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Visegrád
In December Visegrád generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°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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Vecsés
In December Vecsés 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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Zebegény
In December Zebegény generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pest, in Hungary.
Is December the best time to visit Pest?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Pest 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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