September · Hungary
Best time to visit Lake Balaton in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Balaton in September
Average temperature 19°C, 63 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
6.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Lake Balaton scores 6.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lake Balaton is Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by vineyards, volcanic hills and resort towns.
September in Lake Balaton: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6/10 on the same scale — 5th 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.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Lake Balaton — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lake Balaton in September?
- In September, Lake Balaton averages 19°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Lake Balaton?
- September earns a 6.0/10 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 September?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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