Budapest weather in January
January in Budapest: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Budapest · #451 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Budapest climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 29°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 37 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7 cm / 2.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Budapest in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Budapest?
- January in Budapest: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Budapest on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Budapest in January?
- In January, Budapest averages a daily high of 4.4°C and a low of -1.4°C, with about 36.9 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Budapest in January?
- Budapest has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in January.
- Does it snow in Budapest in January?
- Budapest sees roughly 7 cm of snowfall in January.