Spring will come in Hungary at Christmas – here is what to expect
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Winters have been mild in Hungary lately, so most Hungarians have not seen snow on Christmas Eve for years. However, that might change this year, but the chances are low. Instead, we can expect a rather warm Christmas.
The winter of 2023-2024 started with lots of snow in Hungary. A Mediterranean cyclone brought lots of precipitation and met with Northern cold winds. As a result, the beginning of December saw lots of snow in Hungary, even in the Hungarian Great Plains. Thanks to that, ski centres could open earlier. We collected the best Hungarian ski resorts in THIS article.
According to portfolio.hu, from Friday night, an extensive precipitation zone will reach Hungary, bringing rain, sleet and snow. Based on the weather forecast of the Hungarian Meteorological Services, the snow is not expected to last long because of the high daily average temperature. But there are regions where locals should prepare for a white Christmas this year.
On Friday, snowfall is expected in the Transdanubian Mountains, Budapest and the Northern mountainous regions. From the night, the wind will become more moderate, but it will turn stormy after dawn. The lowest night temperature will be between -1 and +4 degrees.