Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
37°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Budapest
Hungary · Europe
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Late
Daytime high
37°F
Lows around 27°F
Precipitation
8 days/mo
Sun
4.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4.6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 29° and nights feel near 22°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
31%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 35°F, easing to about 33°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning32°F
Rain14%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday36°F
Rain13%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon35°F
Rain11%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening32°F
Rain12%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 27 | 1.4 | 8 | 4.6 | 84 |
| Feb | 43 | 29 | 1.4 | 8 | 6.3 | 77 |
| Mar | 52 | 35 | 1.5 | 8 | 8.1 | 67 |
| Apr | 64 | 44 | 1.7 | 9 | 10.3 | 62 |
| May | 72 | 52 | 2.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 65 |
| Jun | 79 | 59 | 2.5 | 10 | 12.3 | 65 |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 2.6 | 10 | 12.4 | 63 |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 2.1 | 8 | 11.7 | 64 |
| Sep | 72 | 53 | 2.4 | 8 | 9.2 | 70 |
| Oct | 62 | 44 | 1.9 | 8 | 7.1 | 77 |
| Nov | 49 | 37 | 1.9 | 9 | 5.1 | 84 |
| Dec | 38 | 29 | 1.7 | 8 | 4.0 | 86 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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