Budapest in January: weather & travel advice
Budapest in January is climatically mixed. Days are around 2 °C (cold). With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Budapest · JanuaryPhoto: Godot13 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 2 °C
- Night
- -5 °C
- Rainy days
- 7 rainy days
- Sun
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 90 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachUnsuitable30/100
City breakUnsuitable43/100
ActiveUnsuitable37/100
FamilyUnsuitable39/100
In favour
- No particular highlights.
To consider
- Rather cool at around 2 °C
- High humidity (90 %)
All months at a glance
2J
4F
10M
17A
22M
26J
29J
29A
23S
16O
9N
3D
7J
6F
7M
8A
9M
9J
8J
7A
6S
7O
8N
8D
Similar destinations in January
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Budapest in January?
Daytime highs average around 2 °C, with nights around -5 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 7 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.