Weather forecast for the Sultan's Trail: Vienna - Budapest in December

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Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Kahlenberg
End date
Dec 16
End town
Budapest
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
16
Total distance
363 km
Daily distance
22.7 km
Average high
4°C
Average low
-1°C
Average precipitation
1.6 mm/day

The route from Vienna to Budapest along the Sultans Trail in December typically experiences cold weather. As you begin in Vienna and travel through regions like Lower Austria and Burgenland, you can expect average high temperatures around 3-5°C, with lows dipping to -1 or -2°C. Precipitation is generally moderate, with days characterized by a mix of partly cloudy and overcast skies. Occasional light freezing rain or moderate snowfall is possible, reflecting the shift towards winter conditions.

As you move into Slovakia, the weather remains cold, with similar temperature ranges and slightly lower average precipitation. Overcast skies are common, with periodic breaks of sunshine. The likelihood of encountering light freezing rain, patchy rain, or moderate snow showers remains steady as you progress.

When entering Hungary, approaching Budapest, conditions are largely consistent with the previous regions. Average temperatures remain between 3-5°C for highs and around -1 to -2°C for lows. Precipitation follows similar patterns, with possible light freezing rain and patchy snowfall. Overcast and partly cloudy days continue to alternate, with sporadic sunshine and moderate rain at times. Overall, the weather across the route maintains a wintery feel, with variations in cloud cover and precipitation reflective of the late autumn to early winter transition.

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