February · Hungary
Best time to visit Lake Balaton in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Balaton in February
Average temperature 5°C, 18 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
3.1/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Lake Balaton scores 3.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lake Balaton is Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by vineyards, volcanic hills and resort towns.
February in Lake Balaton — the hardest end of the year
February averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 daylight hours.
It scores 3.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 6.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lake Balaton in February?
- In February, Lake Balaton averages 5°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.1/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Lake Balaton?
- February earns a 3.1/10 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 February?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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