Salzburg vs Budapest

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 Salzburg sees 5 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Budapest is the stronger choice in January.

Salzburg reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -5°C (23°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Budapest 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.

Salzburg receives approximately 113 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Budapest sees 36 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Budapest the drier option by 6 rain days and 77 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.