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Slovakia's national averages run from 1 °C in January to 26 °C in August, with rainfall between 49 mm in March and 96 mm in July and 1.8–7.4 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are June, July and August. Its 8 regions span 12–16 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Bratislava
- Region
- Europe
- TZ
- Europe/Bratislava
- Area
- 48,489 km²
Best months to visit
When Slovakia shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5 | -4.1 | -12.7 | 7.8 |
| February | 5.2 | -1.9 | -10.9 | 11.2 |
| March | 9.7 | 0.1 | -6.0 | 17.7 |
| April | 14.6 | 3.7 | -2.5 | 23.1 |
| May | 18.6 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 25.1 |
| June | 24.3 | 13.0 | 7.8 | 30.2 |
| July | 25.4 | 13.9 | 9.3 | 30.9 |
| August | 25.7 | 13.9 | 8.8 | 31.4 |
| September | 20.5 | 10.0 | 4.5 | 27.6 |
| October | 14.2 | 5.4 | -0.3 | 21.1 |
| November | 7.3 | 1.3 | -4.2 | 13.9 |
| December | 2.8 | -1.8 | -7.7 | 7.5 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 53 |
| February | 55 |
| March | 49 |
| April | 60 |
| May | 87 |
| June | 85 |
| July | 96 |
| August | 88 |
| September | 88 |
| October | 69 |
| November | 65 |
| December | 59 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 2.7 |
| February | 3.9 |
| March | 5.7 |
| April | 6.6 |
| May | 6.6 |
| June | 7.4 |
| July | 7.1 |
| August | 6.8 |
| September | 5.4 |
| October | 4.0 |
| November | 2.5 |
| December | 1.8 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4 | 4.6 | 15.8 |
| February | 9.9 | 5.1 | 15.5 |
| March | 9.7 | 5.6 | 15.3 |
| April | 9.9 | 5.8 | 15.3 |
| May | 9.0 | 5.3 | 14.1 |
| June | 8.2 | 4.8 | 14.0 |
| July | 8.0 | 4.6 | 13.2 |
| August | 7.5 | 4.8 | 12.2 |
| September | 8.1 | 5.0 | 13.7 |
| October | 9.1 | 4.9 | 14.7 |
| November | 8.7 | 4.7 | 13.9 |
| December | 9.1 | 4.6 | 16.0 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Slovakia
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Slovakia, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedHiking the High Tatras
Limited November–April · at its best June–September
Sources: skyhookadventure.com, polandwander.com, hiking-trails.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Slovakia
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Month by month
A year in Slovakia, in order
- JanJanuary1.5°C · 53 mm · 2.7 hr/day
Around 1 °C with 53 mm of rain and 2.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 1 °C with 53 mm of rain and 2.7 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary5.2°C · 55 mm · 3.9 hr/day
Around 5 °C with 55 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 5 °C with 55 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch9.7°C · 49 mm · 5.7 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 49 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 49 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril14.6°C · 60 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 60 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 60 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay18.6°C · 87 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 87 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 87 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune24.3°C · 85 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 85 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 85 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly25.4°C · 96 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 96 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 96 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust25.7°C · 88 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 88 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 88 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember20.5°C · 88 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 87 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 87 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober14.2°C · 69 mm · 4.0 hr/day
Around 14 °C with 69 mm of rain and 4.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 14 °C with 69 mm of rain and 4.0 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember7.3°C · 65 mm · 2.5 hr/day
Around 7 °C with 65 mm of rain and 2.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 7 °C with 65 mm of rain and 2.5 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember2.8°C · 59 mm · 1.8 hr/day
Around 3 °C with 59 mm of rain and 1.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 3 °C with 59 mm of rain and 1.8 hours of sun a day.
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