January · Hungary
Best time to visit Pécs in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pécs in January
Average temperature 2°C, 50 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Pécs scores 4.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pécs layers Roman ruins, a mosque-turned-church and contemporary art into a cultured southern Hungarian city.
January in Pécs: expect compromises
January averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pécs in January?
- In January, Pécs averages 2°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Pécs?
- January earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pécs in January?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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