December weather forecast
Hungary

December ushers in the winter season in Hungary, marked by a significant decrease in temperatures. Average temperatures range from -2.8°C (27°F) to 7.8°C (46°F), with the cold being more severe in the interior regions sheltered by the Carpathian Mountains.

In the capital city, Budapest, the average low temperature drops to -2.8°C (27°F), while highs can reach up to 7.8°C (46°F). With a reduction in humidity levels, these lower temperatures can feel particularly cold, especially in the evenings and nights.

Snowfall becomes more widespread in December, covering most parts of the country, including the North Hungarian Mountains and the hilly regions of Transdanubia. However, snow cover remains relatively moderate, and it does not pose significant disruptions to daily life.

Days in December are the shortest of the year, with roughly 8.5 hours of daylight, and overcast conditions are common. Precipitation is frequent, and it usually falls as snow, especially in the northern and mountainous regions. Thunderstorms are rare in December, replaced instead by more stable, albeit colder, weather patterns.

As Hungary moves from December into January, temperatures continue to drop, marking the peak of the winter season. Despite the cold, December's festive atmosphere, combined with the scenic snow-covered landscapes, provides a unique charm to the Hungarian winter.

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• Budapest - December »
  In Budapest during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of snow. With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Budapest, Hungary.
• Debrecen - December »
  In Debrecen, in December, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 42mm (1.65") of snow. In Debrecen, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.
• Szeged - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Szeged, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight. On the first day of December in Szeged sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 15:55.
• Miskolc - December »
  With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Miskolc. December has the shortest days of the year in Miskolc, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
• Pécs - December »
  In Pécs during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Pécs are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Győr - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Győr is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight. December in Győr, Hungary, indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 8°C (46.4°F) to a cold 3.9°C (39°F).
• Szombathely - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Szombathely, Hungary, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight. The average high-temperature in Szombathely shows a slight dip in December, from November's chilly 8°C (46.4°F) to a cold 3.1°C (37.6°F).
• Szolnok - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Szolnok is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight. In Szolnok in December, during 16 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Tatabánya - December »
  In Tatabánya during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. In Tatabánya, Hungary, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 45mm (1.77") of snow is typically accumulated.