Budapest Weather in December
Hungary · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high4°C (38°F)
Avg low-2°C (28°F)
Rainfall49 mm (1.9 in)
RatingPoor 3.4/10
Expect cold days in Budapest in December: the average high is 4°C (38°F) and the average low is -2°C (28°F). December is winter in Hungary. The month is fairly dry, with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain spread over 9 days. You get roughly 8.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Budapest?
December is not the best time to visit Budapest (3.4/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 4°C (38°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -2°C (28°F) |
| Daily mean | 0°C (32°F) |
| Rainfall | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 91% |
| Cloud cover | 78% |
| Daylight | 8.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.6 km/h |
| vs November | 6°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Budapest in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Budapest weather in other months
Jan3°C / -4°C40 mmPoorFeb6°C / -3°C43 mmPoorMar11°C / 0°C37 mmGoodApr17°C / 5°C36 mmExcellentMay21°C / 10°C69 mmExcellentJun26°C / 15°C68 mmExcellentJul29°C / 17°C61 mmExcellentAug29°C / 16°C64 mmExcellentSep24°C / 12°C57 mmExcellentOct17°C / 6°C47 mmExcellentNov10°C / 2°C46 mmFairDec4°C / -2°C49 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit BudapestJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Pest4°C · 50 mm
- Bratislava4°C · 44 mm
- Vienna4°C · 44 mm
- Krakow2°C · 44 mm
- Zagreb5°C · 69 mm
- Belgrade6°C · 53 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.