Budapest vs Vienna

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 Vienna sees 4 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Budapest is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Vienna is cooler at 3°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in January. Budapest receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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.

Vienna averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -3°C (27°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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.

Vienna sees 35 mm over 8 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.