Budapest Weather in December

What's the weather like in Budapest (Budapest) in December 2024?

The climate in Budapest during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Budapest and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

Budapest weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.6°C 38.4°F
Nightly temperature -1.2°C 29.9°F
Average temperature 1.2°C 34.2°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 44 mm 1.7 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Budapest with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Budapest

Budapest average temperature in December

December rainfall

Budapest average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Budapest average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Budapest in December 2024.

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Budapest weather stats

Budapest weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.8°C 80.2°F
Driest month: March 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: August 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January 1.5°C 34.7°F
Wettest month: June 66mm 2.6ins
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