SeasonMapHungary in December
December is Hungary's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 2 destinations average 42/100, led by Budapest at 47 — 2°C and 11 rainy days — while Lake Balaton is warmer at 6°C and scores 36.
#12 of 12 months for Hungary · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Hungary in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budapest | City | 2°C | 64 mm · 11 days | 47 tier F | — |
| 2 | Lake Balaton | Beach | 6°C | 70 mm · 9 days | 36 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Hungary in December
- Advent markets · Budapest · 14 Nov – 1 Jan (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Hungary's 1 well-known places this month.