Lake Szelid

Lake Shallow recreational lake with sandy beaches near Kalocsa

South of the Danube, Lake Szelid is a shallow Hungarian holiday lake with warm water, sandy beaches, family swimming areas and basic water-sport rentals.

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Lake Szelid
Szelid-tó (Lake Szelid), Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary
46.6282, 19.0438
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Best Time to Visit Lake Szelid #

Warm summer months (June-August) are best for swimming and lakeside recreation.

Summer (best time)
June-August · 20-30°C
Warm, sunny weather is ideal for bathing in the shallow lake and lakeside recreation.
Spring and autumn
April-May, September-October · 10-20°C
Quieter periods with mild weather-good for relaxed visits and fewer crowds.
Winter
November-March · -5-5°C
Cold and quiet; lake activities are limited and facilities may be reduced.

Weather & Climate near Lake Szelid #

Climate

Lake Szelid's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (519 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 5°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 11°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 16°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 22°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 25°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 27°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 27°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° – 22°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 8°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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