Pest, Hungary, a region in Hungary, typically experiences cold weather in December, with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Budapest. The month of December is in the winter season.
Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in Pest. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pest - and find the best time to visit. See also: Pest weather by month.
Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Pest.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Budapest typically peak at 5°C (41°F) in December, putting it in the low range.
After dark, Budapest cools to about -2°C (28°F) on an average December night.
Budapest experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 51 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.
We have much more information about the climate in Pest.
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