Lake Balaton weather in January
January in Lake Balaton: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Lake Balaton · #832 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 37/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Lake Balaton climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8.1 cm / 3.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lake Balaton in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Lake Balaton?
- January in Lake Balaton: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Lake Balaton on SeasonMap's comfort score (37/100).
- What is the weather like in Lake Balaton in January?
- In January, Lake Balaton averages a daily high of 4.8°C and a low of -1.3°C, with about 40.6 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lake Balaton in January?
- Lake Balaton has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Lake Balaton in January?
- Lake Balaton sees roughly 8.1 cm of snowfall in January.