Budapest Weather in January
Hungary · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high3°C (37°F)
Avg low-4°C (25°F)
Rainfall40 mm (1.6 in)
RatingPoor 3.3/10
Budapest in January sees daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), dropping to about -4°C (25°F) at night. January is winter in Hungary. The month is fairly dry, with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain spread over 9 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 8.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Budapest?
January is not the best time to visit Budapest (3.3/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 3°C (37°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -4°C (25°F) |
| Daily mean | -1°C (30°F) |
| Rainfall | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Cloud cover | 75% |
| Daylight | 8.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.3 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Budapest in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Budapest weather in other months
Jan3°C / -4°C40 mmPoorFeb6°C / -3°C43 mmPoorMar11°C / 0°C37 mmGoodApr17°C / 5°C36 mmExcellentMay21°C / 10°C69 mmExcellentJun26°C / 15°C68 mmExcellentJul29°C / 17°C61 mmExcellentAug29°C / 16°C64 mmExcellentSep24°C / 12°C57 mmExcellentOct17°C / 6°C47 mmExcellentNov10°C / 2°C46 mmFairDec4°C / -2°C49 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit BudapestFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Pest3°C · 39 mm
- Bratislava3°C · 41 mm
- Vienna3°C · 44 mm
- Krakow1°C · 51 mm
- Zagreb4°C · 56 mm
- Belgrade5°C · 51 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.