When to go · Tokaj

Tokaj in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, some attractions limited).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Hungary overall
Prices: Low; Hungary overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Tokaj

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, some attractions limited).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

TokajHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 8 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 Tokaj, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, some attractions limited).

May: Inside Tokaj's best window: May–Oct.

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