December · Hungary
Best time to visit Lake Balaton in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Balaton in December
Average temperature 2°C, 57 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Lake Balaton scores 2.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lake Balaton is Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by vineyards, volcanic hills and resort towns.
December in Lake Balaton — off-season conditions
At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 2.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Lake Balaton — 7.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lake Balaton in December?
- In December, Lake Balaton averages 2°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lake Balaton?
- December earns a 2.2/10 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 December?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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