Budapest · December
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 41°F, low 31°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 86% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
41° / 31°F
Humidity
86%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
10 mph
What December feels like in Budapest
Sunrise
08:23
Mid-month average
Sunset
16:55
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Budapest in December
The kit for December in Budapest: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-9° avg high
-1 rain days
Budapest in November →
December
41°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+2° avg high
-2 rain days
Budapest in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Budapest in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Budapest in December?+
Average high 41°F, average low 31°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Budapest?+
Compared to November (avg high 50°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 39°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Budapest in December?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in December, on average.