Pest weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Pest this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Pest in January?
Pest is a region in Hungary. January in Pest generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -3°C in Budapest. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Nagykőrös with an average of 38 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Kemence with 44 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Budapest, marking it as the year's driest month. The city Budapest usually sees around 61 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pest in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Pest climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Pest?
Budapest
In January Budapest generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Szentendre
In January Szentendre generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Visegrád
In January Visegrád generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vecsés
In January Vecsés generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zebegény
In January Zebegény generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pest, in Hungary.
Is January the best time to visit Pest?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Budapest, January may not be the ideal time to visit Pest.
On average, the best time to visit Pest is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Budapest. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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