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June to September

The best time to visit Slovakia is June to September, when daytime highs in Bratislava are around 22–29°C. May is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (29°C by day), January the coldest (-4°C at night), and June the wettest with about 73 mm of rain.

29°C
Warmest: July
-4°C
Coldest nights: January
636 mm
Rain per year
73 mm
Wettest: June

Slovakia weather by month

  1. Jan2°C-4°C40 mm
  2. Feb5°C-3°C36 mm
  3. Mar10°C0°C41 mm
  4. Apr17°C5°C35 mm
  5. May22°C10°C71 mm
  6. Jun26°C15°C73 mm
  7. Jul29°C17°C69 mm
  8. Aug28°C16°C69 mm
  9. Sep22°C11°C69 mm
  10. Oct16°C6°C49 mm
  11. Nov9°C2°C43 mm
  12. Dec3°C-3°C41 mm

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-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°25°30°35°100 mm0January: 40 mm rainFebruary: 36 mm rainMarch: 41 mm rainApril: 35 mm rainMay: 71 mm rainJune: 73 mm rainJuly: 69 mm rainAugust: 69 mm rainSeptember: 69 mm rainOctober: 49 mm rainNovember: 43 mm rainDecember: 41 mm rainJanuary: 2°CFebruary: 5°CMarch: 10°CApril: 17°CMay: 22°CJune: 26°CJuly: 29°CAugust: 28°CSeptember: 22°COctober: 16°CNovember: 9°CDecember: 3°CJanuary: -4°CFebruary: -3°CMarch: 0°CApril: 5°CMay: 10°CJune: 15°CJuly: 17°CAugust: 16°CSeptember: 11°COctober: 6°CNovember: 2°CDecember: -3°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)
MonthHighLowRainHumidityCloud coverVerdict
January2°C-4°C40 mm90%78%Cold
February5°C-3°C36 mm85%75%Cold
March10°C0°C41 mm78%67%Fair
April17°C5°C35 mm71%58%Fair
May22°C10°C71 mm68%64%Good
June26°C15°C73 mm63%63%Best time
July29°C17°C69 mm59%59%Best time
August28°C16°C69 mm60%54%Best time
September22°C11°C69 mm67%60%Best time
October16°C6°C49 mm79%66%Fair
November9°C2°C43 mm87%76%Fair
December3°C-3°C41 mm90%79%Cold

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Bratislava (48.15, 17.12). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Slovakia have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Slovakia?

June to September. The best time to visit Slovakia is June to September, when daytime highs in Bratislava are around 22–29°C. May is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (29°C by day), January the coldest (-4°C at night), and June the wettest with about 73 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Slovakia?

July, with average highs of 29°C in Bratislava.

What is the coldest month in Slovakia?

January, when nights drop to about -4°C and days reach 2°C.

What is the rainiest month in Slovakia?

June with about 73 mm; April is the driest (35 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Slovakia?

December is the least comfortable month on average: 3°C by day and 41 mm of rain.