Budapest vs Salzburg

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.

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

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

Budapest 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.

Salzburg averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -5°C (23°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.

Budapest receives approximately 36 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Salzburg sees 113 mm over 14 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%.