May · Hungary
Best time to visit Lake Balaton in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Balaton in May
Average temperature 17°C, 61 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Lake Balaton scores 6.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 61 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.
May in Lake Balaton — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Lake Balaton — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lake Balaton in May?
- In May, Lake Balaton averages 17°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Lake Balaton?
- May earns a 6.9/10 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 May?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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