Hungary in December

December is Hungary's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 2 destinations average 45/100, led by Budapest at 53 — 3°C and 7 rainy days — while Lake Balaton trails at 37 with 51 mm of rain.

#12 of 12 months for Hungary · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇭🇺 Hungary, month by month

45/100 in December
  1. 47Jan
  2. 58Feb
  3. 69Mar
  4. 83Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 87Jun
  7. 86Jul
  8. 86Aug
  9. 87Sep
  10. 73Oct
  11. 55Nov
  12. 45Dec

Where in Hungary in December

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1BudapestCity3°C37 mm · 7 days53 tier D—
2Lake BalatonBeach2°C51 mm · 9 days37 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)

Peak crowds at 1 of Hungary's 1 well-known places this month.

Better months for Hungary

May · 87/100June · 87/100September · 87/100
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