January weather forecastBudapest, Hungary
January
Weather in January
Budapest, Hungary kicks off the year with a blend of chilly temperatures and intermittent snowfall. Insight into this cold month reveals a high temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F), low as -2.7°C (27.1°F), and substantial snowfall of 70mm (2.76"). January visitors can expect a quiet and tranquil city, painted white in the occasional snow. Despite the frigid conditions, Hungary's capital city never loses its charm, bathed in approximately 9 hours of daylight each day. Overall, it is a serene time for sightseeing, savouring goulash and other local cuisines by the fireside or enjoying Budapest's famous thermal baths.Temperature
With its high average temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F) and a low of -2.7°C (27.1°F), January is regarded as the coldest month.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month in Budapest.Rainfall
In Budapest, Hungary, during January, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.9 rainfall days, and 339mm (13.35") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Budapest are January through April, October through December. 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.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 8h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 16:02. On the last day of January, in Budapest, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 16:42 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 4.5h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average high temperature in January: 1.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.9°C).
- Average low temperature in January: -2.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.7°C).
Average pressure in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average pressure in January: 1018.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.8mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average wind speed in January: 10.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).
Average humidity in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average humidity in January: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).
Average rainfall in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average rainfall in January: 29mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (17mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average snowfall in January: 70mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (70mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average sunshine days in January: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average cloud cover in January: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in January
Budapest, Hungary
- Average visibility in January: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).
