Vienna 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 Vienna sees 4 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

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

Vienna 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.

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.

Vienna receives approximately 35 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Budapest sees 36 mm over 8 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.