Monthly climate guide
Pécs weather in January
January in Pécs is typically cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and night-time lows near -3°C (27°F). The month usually brings about 41 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 76%.
- Pack for frost — nights average -3°C in January.
- Pécs is usually about 2°C warmer than Budapest, 170 km away, in January.
- January brings mid-winter to Pécs.
January is typically Pécs's coolest month.
Avg high
4°C
39°F
Avg low
-3°C
27°F
Rainfall
41 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
90%
relative
Sky
76%
cloud · often cloudy
Pécs weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | -3°C / 27°F | 41 mm | 90% | 76% |
| February | 6°C / 44°F | -2°C / 28°F | 56 mm | 86% | 74% |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 1°C / 35°F | 45 mm | 77% | 60% |
| April | 18°C / 65°F | 6°C / 43°F | 35 mm | 71% | 57% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 51°F | 95 mm | 72% | 62% |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 66 mm | 66% | 55% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 17°C / 63°F | 68 mm | 57% | 48% |
| August | 31°C / 87°F | 17°C / 63°F | 48 mm | 55% | 40% |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 13°C / 55°F | 66 mm | 65% | 55% |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 7°C / 45°F | 68 mm | 76% | 60% |
| November | 11°C / 53°F | 3°C / 37°F | 42 mm | 86% | 70% |
| December | 6°C / 42°F | -1°C / 29°F | 46 mm | 91% | 76% |
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 Pécs?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Pécs →Other Hungary cities in January
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Pécs in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Pécs?
January is cool in Pécs, with highs around 4°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Pécs in January?
Average highs are about 4°C (39°F) and average lows about -3°C (27°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Pécs in January?
Pécs typically gets around 41 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Pécs (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.