Budapest · WinterMonth summary
Budapest weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 5°C
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Budapest in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Budapest in December: 29% rain, 3.9h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Budapest in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Quiet period for families — fewer crowds but limited outdoor activities Winter in Budapest is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (3.9h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 4°C | 27% | 1.1 | 5.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 30% | 1.5 | 7.0h | 4.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 2°C | 12°C | 26% | 1.5 | 9.7h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 7°C | 18°C | 30% | 1.6 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 21°C | 39% | 2.5 | 12.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 17°C | 27°C | 36% | 2.3 | 13.8h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 28°C | 29% | 2.3 | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 29°C | 26% | 1.8 | 12.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 24°C | 25% | 2.1 | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 16°C | 24% | 1.6 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 32% | 2.1 | 5.3h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -1°C | 5°C | 29% | 1.7 | 3.9h | 3.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Budapest averages 5°C, 29% rainy days and 3.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.4/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +23°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Budapest in December
Is December a good time to visit Budapest?
December is not recommended for Budapest (score 3.4/10). With 29% rainy days and 3.9h of sunshine, consider July (8.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Budapest in December?
It's cool with 5°C daytime and -1°C at night. 3.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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