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When to go · Hungary

Hungary in December

Mixed month. Christmas markets at Vörösmarty tér and the Basilica; closures on 24–26 December.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
High
Hungary
Prices
High
Hungary

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Hungary

Christmas markets at Vörösmarty tér and the Basilica; closures on 24–26 December.

Weather in December

  • Budapest and the north · Budapest, Danube Bend, Eger, Tokajcool

    Hot summers (35 °C spells) and cold, foggy winters; spring and autumn are best.

  • Lake Balaton · Siófok, Tihany, Keszthely, Badacsonycool

    Swimming season June–August; many resorts shut from October to April.

  • Great Plain and south · Szeged, Pécs, Hortobágycool

    The sunniest, hottest part of the country; Pécs has a milder, Mediterranean touch.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Christmas big impact

    24–26 Dec

    Shops close early on the 24th and on 25–26; many restaurants shut.

  • Christmas markets

    Budapest

    Vörösmarty tér and the Basilica square fill with stalls from late November; evenings are the busiest.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Hungary
High
Prices · Hungary
High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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Where to go in December

Rated best or good this month