December · Hungary
Best time to visit Debrecen in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Debrecen in December
Average temperature 2°C, 57 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Debrecen scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Debrecen, Hungary's second city, blends a Great Plain outlook with a Calvinist heritage and student energy.
December in Debrecen — the hardest end of the year
December averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Debrecen in December?
- In December, Debrecen averages 2°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Debrecen?
- December earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Debrecen in December?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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