Vienna vs Budapest

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Budapest edges ahead as the better destination in December. Budapest offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Vienna sees 4 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Vienna is on the cooler side at 4°C, requiring warmer clothing. Budapest is cooler at 4°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Budapest is the stronger choice in December.

Vienna reaches an average high of 4°C (39°F) and drops to -2°C (28°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Budapest averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Vienna receives approximately 39 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Budapest sees 44 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Budapest the drier option by 1 rain day and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.