Balaton water temperature

Balaton, Tihany rév · Lake

The current water temperature at Balaton is 24.2 °C (as of August 25, 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.

24.2 °C

Measured: August 25, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 24.2° · ☀️ 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 41 data points since July 16, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 22.0 °C on July 25, 2026 · highest value: 26.5 °C on August 7, 2026.

Nearby waters

Balaton, Siófok · 11.8 km away22.5 °C Sió, Simontornya · 51.7 km away20.2 °C Hévízi-tó, Hévíz tóközép · 54.3 km away32.2 °C Kapos, Kurd · 58.7 km away21.1 °C Velencei-tó, Agárd · 62.2 km away22.2 °C

More measuring points: Balaton

Siófok22.5 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Balaton right now?
The current water temperature is 24.2 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Balaton?
Currently 24.2 °C (updated continuously).

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

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