Pack or skip
Winter coat for Budapest in December
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 29°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Budapest in December averages highs of 38°F, lows of 29°F, 8 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 29°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.