January · Hungary
Best time to visit Szeged in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Szeged in January
Average temperature 2°C, 33 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
4.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Szeged scores 4.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 33 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Szeged is a sunlit university city on the Tisza, known for paprika, fish soup and a grand riverside cathedral square.
January in Szeged — off-season conditions
At 2°C (36°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
With around 33 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Szeged — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Szeged in January?
- In January, Szeged averages 2°C, 33 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Szeged?
- January earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Szeged in January?
- Expect about 33 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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