Budapest vs Salzburg

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 Salzburg sees 4 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

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

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

Budapest 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.

Salzburg averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -4°C (25°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.

Budapest receives approximately 44 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Salzburg sees 116 mm over 15 rain days. That makes Budapest the drier option by 7 rain days and 72 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.