Lake Balaton weather in May

Lake Balaton, Hungary
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May in Lake Balaton: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Lake Balaton · #631 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 76/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Lake Balaton climate normals — May

Daytime high20°C / 67°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 52°F
Rainfall95 mm / 3.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point11°C / 52°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight15.1 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
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 May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Lake Balaton?
May in Lake Balaton: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Lake Balaton on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
What is the weather like in Lake Balaton in May?
In May, Lake Balaton averages a daily high of 19.5°C and a low of 11°C, with about 95 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lake Balaton in May?
Lake Balaton has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in May.

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