Balaton water temperature

Balaton, Siófok · Lake

The current water temperature at Balaton is 22.5 °C (as of August 31, 2026, source: OVF (vizugy.hu)).

Lakes stratify in summer: bathing-warm on top, markedly colder a few metres down. Measurements are taken at the surface — right where you swim.

22.5 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 22.5° · ☀️ Air 20.9° · high today 26.8°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Balaton — Photo: Globetrotter19 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

EU classification: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 60 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 19.9 °C on July 24, 2026 · highest value: 27.1 °C on August 4, 2026.

Nearby waters

Balaton, Tihany rév · 11.8 km away24.2 °C Sió, Simontornya · 41.5 km away20.2 °C Velencei-tó, Agárd · 51.5 km away22.2 °C Kapos, Kurd · 55.1 km away21.1 °C Hévízi-tó, Hévíz tóközép · 66.1 km away32.2 °C

More measuring points: Balaton

Tihany rév24.2 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Balaton right now?
The current water temperature is 22.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Balaton?
Currently 22.5 °C (updated continuously).

How is the water quality at Balaton?
The official classification is: excellent.

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