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Eger in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot), late Dec–Feb (many sights on shorter hours).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; Hungary overall
Prices: Low; Hungary overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Eger

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot), late Dec–Feb (many sights on shorter hours).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

EgerHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 6 days
Budapest and the north, Hungary · Budapest, Danube Bend, Eger, Tokajcool
Hot summers (35 °C (95 °F) spells) and cold, foggy winters; spring and autumn are best.Hot summers (95 °F (35 °C) spells) and cold, foggy winters; spring and autumn are best.

Hungary overall: Cold and grey; thermal baths at their best in the steam.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Eger, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot), late Dec–Feb (many sights on shorter hours).

May: Inside Eger's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Eger: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.