Budapest in December
Cold enough for the river to steam, festive enough to fill the markets, and still cheaper than any comparable capital in December.
Is December a good time to visit Budapest?
December is a middling month in Budapest — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Vörösmarty Square Christmas market
- New Year’s Eve on the boulevards
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Budapest, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Budapest.
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Budapest?
December is a middling month in Budapest — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Budapest in December?
Budapest sits at roughly 62/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 0 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Budapest in December?
Expect highs around 4°C and lows near -1°C in December, with about 8 wet days across the month.