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, Hungary, 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, Hungary, 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 »
  The month with the least rainfall in Miskolc is January, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. Miskolc's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of -3°C (26.6°F) to a low of -10.3°C (13.5°F).
• Pécs - January »
  January and December, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months in Pécs, Hungary. January brings the lowest temperatures in Pécs, Hungary, with an average high of 1.6°C (34.9°F) and an average low of -4°C (24.8°F).
• Győr - January »
  In Győr, Hungary, January is the coldest and darkest month of the year, experiencing the lowest amount of daylight and sunshine. Győr's January weather, with an average high temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F) and an average low temperature of -3.3°C (26.1°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
• Szombathely - January »
  January is the coldest month in Szombathely, exhibiting average temperatures of 1.5°C (34.7°F) at the peak and -4.8°C (23.4°F) at the base. The coldest period in Szombathely is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 1.5°C (34.7°F) and a low of -4.8°C (23.4°F).
• Szolnok - January »
  On the first day of January in Szolnok sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 15:59. Szolnok's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 2.1°C (35.8°F) and lows of -4.1°C (24.6°F).
• Tatabánya - January »
  January is the most humid month in Tatabánya with an average relative humidity of 85%. Tatabánya, Hungary, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 1.5°C (34.7°F) at the peak and -3.1°C (26.4°F) at the lowest.