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 high5°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 32°F
Feels like (high)2°C / 36°F
Rainfall64 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine3.7 h/day
Daylight8.5 h
Wind15 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall9.4 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.

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