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Why visit Lake Balaton?

Lake Balaton in western Hungary is the largest lake in Central Europe, about 77 kilometres long, and for a landlocked country it plays the role of the seaside. The southern shore is shallow, warm and sandy, ideal for families, with lively resorts such as Siófok. The northern shore is greener and hillier, lined with vineyards on the slopes of old volcanic hills.

The Tihany peninsula is the highlight, with its Benedictine abbey, founded in 1055, looking out over the water and lavender fields in early summer. Keszthely has the grand Festetics Palace, Balatonfüred is an elegant spa town with a long promenade, and the Badacsony hills produce well-known white wines. Cycle the path that runs around the whole lake, take a ferry across, and stop at the thermal lake of Hévíz nearby, where you can swim in warm water all year. Eat fried fish, lángos and fish soup at beach buffets, and pair them with local Olaszrizling.

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Popular experiences in Lake Balaton

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When to go to Lake Balaton

The best months for Lake Balaton are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 24°C, and a week here is affordable.

Jan
4°
low -2°
9 wet days
Feb
7°
low 1°
10 wet days
Mar
11°
low 3°
9 wet days
Apr
16°
low 7°
9 wet days
May
20°
low 12°
12 wet days
Jun
25°
low 17°
11 wet days
Jul
27°
low 18°
9 wet days
Aug
27°
low 18°
8 wet days
Sep
22°
low 14°
8 wet days
Oct
16°
low 9°
8 wet days
Nov
9°
low 4°
9 wet days
Dec
5°
low 0°
9 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Balatonfüred, Veszprém megye. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Lake Balaton — common questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Balaton?

The best months for Lake Balaton are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 24°C, and a week here is affordable.

What is the weather like in Lake Balaton?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 27°C. January is the coolest, around 4°C by day and -2°C at night. May is the wettest, with about 12 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Lake Balaton known for?

Lake Balaton is best known for beaches, nature, food, wellness and budget. The things people come for: Tihany Abbey, Festetics Palace, Badacsony vineyards, Hévíz.

Who is Lake Balaton best suited to?

Lake Balaton works particularly well for families, groups of friends and couples. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Lake Balaton?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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Do I need a visa for Hungary?

That depends on your passport and how long you are staying, so there is no single answer. TonyPlan has a visa and entry checker — put in your nationality and it tells you what applies to you.

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