January weather forecast
Hungary

January, situated in the midst of the Hungarian winter season, often brings the coldest temperatures of the year. On average, the mercury hovers from -7.2°C (19°F) to -2.8°C (27°F) during this month. Hungary's most significant climatic regions, including its central region, the Great Hungarian Plain in the east, and Transdanubia in the west, all experience freezing temperatures and frequent bouts of snowfall.

The capital city, Budapest, is not spared from this winter chill. Its average low temperature in January goes down to -2.8°C (27°F). However, the Siberian High, a dominant weather pattern during this time of year, can sometimes introduce colder air masses from Eastern Europe. As a result, temperatures may occasionally plummet to extreme lows, reaching as far as -35°C (-31°F), as recorded in Gorombolytapolca in 1940.

Snowfall in January is a common occurrence across the country. The eastern Great Plain, though, sees the thinnest snow cover due to its relatively dry climate. Simultaneously, areas north of Lake Balaton and the North Hungarian Mountains frequently witness a picturesque snow-clad landscape, especially appealing to skiing enthusiasts.

The month of January experiences a significant decrease in daylight hours, with overcast days being the norm. It is also common to witness fog and mist throughout the month. Despite this, the occurrence of rain is relatively low compared to the wetter seasons of late spring and summer.

When compared to December, January tends to be slightly colder with similar levels of precipitation. However, it sets the stage for February, which, although still within the cold winter season, begins to hint at the transition towards milder weather patterns in the following months. The temperatures start to rise slowly but steadily, and the daylight hours gradually increase.

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• Budapest - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Budapest is January, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of snow. In Budapest in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 70mm (2.76") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Debrecen - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Debrecen is January, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of snow. A distinct chill descends on Debrecen, Hungary as January is typically the coldest month of the year, with high temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F) and low of -2.8°C (27°F).
• Szeged - January »
  January, with its high-temperature average of 1.7°C (35.1°F) and a low-temperature average of -4.8°C (23.4°F), is the coldest month in Szeged. Szeged's January weather, with an average high temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F) and an average low temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
• Miskolc - January »
  Miskolc experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of -3°C (26.6°F) and a low of -10.3°C (13.5°F). On the first day of January in Miskolc, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 15:53.
• Pécs - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Pécs are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are most humid months in Pécs, Hungary.
• Győr - January »
  In Győr January is the coldest and darkest month of the year, experiencing the lowest amount of daylight and sunshine. January, known for its average high temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F) and an average low temperature of -3.3°C (26.1°F), is the coldest month in Győr.
• Szombathely - January »
  With an average high-temperature of 1.5°C (34.7°F) and an average low-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F), January is the coldest month in Szombathely, Hungary. On the first day of January in Szombathely sunrise is at 07:40 and sunset at 16:13.
• Szolnok - January »
  On the first day of January in Szolnok, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 15:59. On the first day of January in Szolnok, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 15:59.
• Tatabánya - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Tatabánya is January, when snow falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of snow. In Tatabánya, Hungary, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 1.5°C (34.7°F) and a low of -3.1°C (26.4°F).