Budapest weather in December
December in Budapest: cold, a little rain, with very humid — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Budapest · #500 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Budapest climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 5°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.5 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.4 cm / 3.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Budapest in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Budapest?
- December in Budapest: cold, a little rain, with very humid — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Budapest on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Budapest in December?
- In December, Budapest averages a daily high of 5.3°C and a low of 0.2°C, with about 64.3 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Budapest in December?
- Budapest has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in December.
- Does it snow in Budapest in December?
- Budapest sees roughly 9.4 cm of snowfall in December.