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Debrecen in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Debrecen in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Debrecen, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Debrecen in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Debrecen in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +36°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 8 snowy days in the month and around 19 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Debrecen;

Average weather

☀️
+36°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
19 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Debrecen has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Debrecen in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Debrecen for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +55°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +45°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 53% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +41°F.

Is Debrecen warm or cold in January?

Debrecen is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +37°F to +36°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +30°F to +27°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Debrecen, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Debrecen in January

Debrecen weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+37°F+36°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+1°F-11°F-11°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+59°F+64°F
Rainfall
32 mm19 mm21 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
86%85%80%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
141411
Rainy days
756
Snowy days
786

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +37°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +36°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 32 mm to 19 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Debrecen in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Debrecen is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Debrecen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Debrecen wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Debrecen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 6 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Debrecen.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Debrecen?

This is the weather in Debrecen in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+55°F
2 January
☁️
+53°F
3 January
🌫️
+47°F
4 January
🌫️
+49°F
5 January
☀️
+48°F
6 January
☀️
+47°F
7 January
☁️
+46°F
8 January
☀️
+48°F
9 January
☀️
+50°F
10 January
🌧️
+45°F
11 January
☀️
+50°F
12 January
🌫️
+45°F
13 January
🌫️
+45°F
14 January
🌫️
+42°F
15 January
☁️
+45°F
16 January
🌧️
+44°F
17 January
🌧️
+50°F
18 January
☁️
+51°F
19 January
🌧️
+49°F
20 January
☁️
+39°F
21 January
🌧️
+39°F
22 January
☀️
+48°F
23 January
☀️
+53°F
24 January
☀️
+48°F
25 January
☁️
+38°F
26 January
☁️
+36°F
27 January
🌨️
+36°F
28 January
☁️
+40°F
29 January
☁️
+35°F
30 January
☁️
+34°F
31 January
☀️
+41°F
In January 2023 Debrecen had 10 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Debrecen climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Debrecen in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+55°F) and the highest in 2019 (+64°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 391 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 870 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Debrecen in January:

Is January a good time to visit Debrecen?

It’s always a good time to visit Debrecen, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Debrecen in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Debrecen rainy in January?

Debrecen is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Debrecen in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Debrecen in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Hungary

Check out the weather for other cities in Hungary.

Monthly weather in Debrecen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Debrecen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.