December · Hungary
Best time to visit Budapest in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Budapest in December
Average temperature 1°C, 65 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Budapest scores 3.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
May to September brings 22°C Danube breezes; soak in Széchenyi's steam or sip ruin bars under warm dusk.
December in Budapest: expect compromises
December averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 65 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Budapest in December?
- In December, Budapest averages 1°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Budapest?
- December earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Budapest in December?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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