Monthly climate guide
Budapest weather in January
Expect cold weather in Budapest in January: afternoons reach about 2°C (36°F), while nights drop to around -4°C (25°F). Around 39 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -4°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Just 170 km apart, but Budapest runs about 2°C cooler than Pécs this month.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Budapest.
January is typically Budapest's coolest month.
Avg high
2°C
36°F
Avg low
-4°C
25°F
Rainfall
39 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
91%
relative
Sky
76%
cloud · often cloudy
Budapest weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -4°C / 25°F | 39 mm | 91% | 76% |
| February | 5°C / 42°F | -3°C / 27°F | 44 mm | 86% | 74% |
| March | 11°C / 53°F | 1°C / 33°F | 41 mm | 77% | 60% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 6°C / 42°F | 28 mm | 70% | 57% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 71 mm | 69% | 63% |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 63 mm | 65% | 58% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 17°C / 62°F | 68 mm | 58% | 53% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 17°C / 62°F | 51 mm | 57% | 45% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 53°F | 58 mm | 65% | 56% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 7°C / 44°F | 60 mm | 76% | 63% |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | 2°C / 36°F | 40 mm | 87% | 72% |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -2°C / 29°F | 40 mm | 91% | 77% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Budapest?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Budapest →Other Hungary cities in January
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Budapest in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Budapest?
January is cool in Budapest, with highs around 2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Budapest in January?
Average highs are about 2°C (36°F) and average lows about -4°C (25°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in January?
Budapest typically gets around 39 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Budapest (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.