August · Hungary
Best time to visit Lake Balaton in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Balaton in August
Average temperature 25°C, 55 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.5/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Lake Balaton scores 9.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 25°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lake Balaton is Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by vineyards, volcanic hills and resort towns.
August ranks 2nd of 12 for Lake Balaton — one of the best windows
With 25°C (76°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Lake Balaton at 9.5/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 9.6/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lake Balaton in August?
- In August, Lake Balaton averages 25°C, 55 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Lake Balaton?
- August earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lake Balaton in August?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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