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Budapest in January
The weather in January
In January, Budapest averages daytime highs of 4° and night-time lows of -2° — cold weather by day. Expect around 39 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 48%.
Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February is warmer again by about 2.6°.
January scores 30/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Budapest. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:28 and sets at 16:19 local time, giving 8 h 52 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 60 minutes over the month.
Why 30/100?
How the score for January is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Budapest this month
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Hungary's best in January
Budapest in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Budapest?
January scores 30/100 for Budapest, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 4°C with 9 wet days.
How warm is Budapest in January?
Daytime highs average 4°C and night-time lows -2°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in January?
Budapest receives about 39 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 9 days.