Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Budapest | Belgrade | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 3°C (37°F) | 4°C (39°F)▲ | Belgrade |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -3°C (27°F) | -3°C (27°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days▲ | 9 days | Budapest |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 36 mm▲ | 45 mm | Budapest |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 5h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Budapest edges ahead as the better destination in January. Budapest offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Belgrade sees 5 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.
Budapest is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Belgrade is cooler at 4°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Budapest is the stronger choice in January.
Budapest reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -3°C (27°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Belgrade averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -3°C (27°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Budapest receives approximately 36 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Belgrade sees 45 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Budapest the drier option by 1 rain day and 9 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 3°C, lows of -3°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 4°C, lows of -3°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Budapest | Belgrade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 8d | 4°C | 9d |
| Feb | 6°C | 8d | 7°C | 9d |
| Mar | 11°C | 8d | 12°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 9d | 17°C | 11d |
| May | 21°C | 12d | 22°C | 12d |
| Jun | 25°C | 11d | 26°C | 11d |
| Jul | 27°C | 10d | 28°C | 10d |
| Aug | 27°C | 8d | 28°C | 8d |
| Sep | 21°C | 8d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 16°C | 8d | 18°C | 8d |
| Nov | 9°C | 9d | 11°C | 8d |
| Dec | 4°C | 8d | 5°C | 10d |
Budapest Weather in January
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