Budapest · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 39°F, low 28°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 82% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
39° / 28°F
Humidity
82%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
10 mph
What January feels like in Budapest
Sunrise
08:24
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:21
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Budapest in January
The kit for January in Budapest: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-2° avg high
+2 rain days
Budapest in December →
January
39°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-6° avg high
+1 rain days
Budapest in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Budapest in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Budapest in January?+
Average high 39°F, average low 28°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Budapest?+
Compared to December (avg high 41°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 46°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Budapest in January?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in January, on average.