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Budapest in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Budapest in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 3 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
35/100 · #12
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#7
Sun
#12
Published best categories: none
Budapest · DecemberPhoto: Godot13 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 3 °C
- Average low
- -3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 91 %
For your trip planning
December: far colder than November, close to January
Budapest cools sharply into December: average highs fall from 9 °C in November to 3 °C, and January is only slightly colder at 2 °C. Precipitation is similar in November and December (50 mm and 46 mm), with January drier. With average lows below freezing, warm winter clothing, gloves included, is the sensible choice.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 9 | 1 | 9 | 50 | 1.6 | 87 | 2.6 | 41 |
| December (selected) | 3 | -3 | 9 | 46 | 1.0 | 91 | 2.6 | 35 |
| January | 2 | -4 | 8 | 36 | 1.4 | 91 | 2.8 | 39 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (35/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +6 | +6.3 °C | +4.5 °C | +0.1 | +4.2 mm | +0.6 h | -4.4 % | -0.1 m/s |
| January | +4 | -0.5 °C | -1.2 °C | -1.1 | -9.8 mm | +0.4 h | -0.9 % | +0.2 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Budapest in December?
The average daily high is around 3 °C, with an average daily low of about -3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in December?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 46 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
By the climate score, May, June, August and September are the strongest months for Budapest. December is not among them.