Lake Balaton weather in December

Lake Balaton, Hungary
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December in Lake Balaton: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Lake Balaton · #853 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 33/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Lake Balaton climate normals — December

Daytime high6°C / 43°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 33°F
Rainfall70 mm / 2.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine4.1 h/day
Daylight8.6 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall6.9 cm / 2.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)46🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Lake Balaton in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Lake Balaton?
December in Lake Balaton: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Lake Balaton on SeasonMap's comfort score (33/100).
What is the weather like in Lake Balaton in December?
In December, Lake Balaton averages a daily high of 5.9°C and a low of 0.6°C, with about 70 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lake Balaton in December?
Lake Balaton has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in December.
Does it snow in Lake Balaton in December?
Lake Balaton sees roughly 6.9 cm of snowfall in December.

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