Budapest weather in January
Budapest in January averages 1°C (34°F), 29 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Budapest, January is the coldest, the second driest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- 1°C (34°F)
-1–4°C · 29–38°F
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.3 h
hours per day
What is Budapest like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Budapest in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -1°C (29°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Budapest is 0.7°C cooler than December and 10 mm drier than it, which averages 2°C (35°F).
January in Budapest is 2.2°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 3°C (38°F).
Daylight in Budapest in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 8 hours 52 minutes in Budapest, rising about 07:27 and setting about 16:19 local time.
January ends 59 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 7 hours 5 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Budapest
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Budapest
What to read before you book.
Budapest weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | 29 mm |
| February | 3°C / 38°F | 27 mm |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 30 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 37 mm |
| May | 17°C / 62°F | 67 mm |
| June | 21°C / 69°F | 67 mm |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 75 mm |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 60 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 48 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 41 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 48 mm |
| December | 2°C / 35°F | 39 mm |
Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Budapest in January
January climate averages for Budapest, 1991–2020.
Budapest averages 1°C (34°F) in January, ranging from about -1°C (29°F) at night to 4°C (38°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 29 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages 1°C (34°F) against 3°C (38°F) in February — 2.2°C cooler.
January is 0.7°C cooler than December, and 10 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 52 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 15 hours 57 minutes in June and 8 hours 28 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:27 and sunset about 16:19 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 59 minutes longer than it starts.
