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Eger Weather in December

Eger in December

The short of it: Eger in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -3° · rain 31 mm · daylight 8 h 24 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

December in Eger brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -3°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 24 min in mid-December, 46 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Eger runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Füzesabony, 17 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Eger, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 24 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FüzesabonyHeves County17 km S2°-3°31 mm
MezőkövesdBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén18 km ESE2°-3°32 mm
DiósgyőrBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén32 km NE2°-3°31 mm
HevesHeves County34 km SSW3°-3°33 mm
ÓzdBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén35 km N2°-3°28 mm
GyöngyösHeves County36 km WSW3°-3°33 mm
MiskolcBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén37 km NE2°-3°31 mm
BátonyterenyeNógrád40 km W2°-3°33 mm
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The Almanac · Eger Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Eger by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°22 mm8 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦✦
February4°-4°24 mm8 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
March10°0°25 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April18°6°39 mm9 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°56 mm9 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
June26°14°66 mm8 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
July28°16°74 mm8 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
August28°15°55 mm7 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
September22°10°54 mm8 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°43 mm6 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
November9°2°39 mm7 km/h9 h 11 min✦✦✦
December2°-3°31 mm6 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Eger in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Eger in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Eger?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Eger in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 24 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 0 min.

Does it snow in Eger in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Eger in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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