January · Hungary
Best time to visit Debrecen in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Debrecen in January
Average temperature 1°C, 41 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Debrecen scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Debrecen, Hungary's second city, blends a Great Plain outlook with a Calvinist heritage and student energy.
January in Debrecen — the hardest end of the year
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 4.5/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Debrecen in January?
- In January, Debrecen averages 1°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Debrecen?
- January earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Debrecen in January?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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