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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8°C | -0.9°C | 47.1 mm | 9 | 4.9 h | 17.1 km/h | 2°C |
| Feb | 7.9°C | 0.7°C | 51.7 mm | 9 | 6.2 h | 18.6 km/h | 2°C |
| Mar | 11.9°C | 3.3°C | 40.3 mm | 8 | 8.6 h | 18 km/h | 5°C |
| Apr | 16.5°C | 7.8°C | 36.6 mm | 9 | 10.0 h | 18.7 km/h | 11°C |
| May | 20.4°C | 12.4°C | 82.2 mm | 13 | 10.4 h | 17.9 km/h | 17°C |
| Jun | 25.7°C | 17.4°C | 65.4 mm | 10 | 12.7 h | 15.8 km/h | 22°C |
| Jul | 27.4°C | 19°C | 66.2 mm | 9 | 12.6 h | 15.3 km/h | 25°C |
| Aug | 27.1°C | 18.6°C | 60.1 mm | 9 | 11.9 h | 14.5 km/h | 25°C |
| Sep | 22.2°C | 14.5°C | 73.5 mm | 9 | 9.4 h | 15.3 km/h | 21°C |
| Oct | 16.9°C | 9.7°C | 66.9 mm | 8 | 7.3 h | 16 km/h | 15°C |
| Nov | 10.6°C | 4.9°C | 62 mm | 10 | 5.5 h | 15.3 km/h | 9°C |
| Dec | 5.8°C | 0.8°C | 57.9 mm | 9 | 4.4 h | 16.4 km/h | 4°C |
🌊 Water temperatures are based on multi-year averages from public tourism and weather sources. Actual values can vary by ±2 °C depending on conditions.
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton (Hungary) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 13 °C. Daytime highs average 16 °C, while nights cool to about 9 °C. The destination sees roughly 710 mm of rainfall per year and 8.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Central Europe's largest lake at 79 km long — a summer swimming paradise, lookout hills like Badacsony and the thermal Lake Hévíz just west.
Best swimming season runs from early summer into September: in July water reaches its warmest point around 25 °C, while air temperatures climb up to 27.4 °C in July.
Note: with roughly 28 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Balaton
When is the best time to visit Lake Balaton?
The best time to visit Lake Balaton: June to September – best in July (avg. 23.2 °C, 9 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Lake Balaton?
The warmest month is July with an average of 23.2 °C and daytime highs around 27.4 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 2.0 °C and night-time lows around -0.9 °C.
How many rainy days does Lake Balaton have?
May has the most rainy days with 13 rainy days. The driest month is March with 8 rainy days.