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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.

Parlament an der Donau in BudapestBudapest · JanuaryPhoto: Godot13 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate 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

Daytime temperature°C
2
J
4
F
10
M
17
A
22
M
26
J
29
J
29
A
23
S
16
O
9
N
3
D
Rainy daysdays
7
J
6
F
7
M
8
A
9
M
9
J
8
J
7
A
6
S
7
O
8
N
8
D

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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.