Seasons of the Year Seasons in Slovakia
Slovakia is mountainous country with huge difference of weather by a season. Climate of Slovakia mostly is typical for middle Europe. Summer, winter, fall and spring are expressed. Never the less, climate is different in various areas.
Seasons
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Spring in Slovakia
Spring in republic comes in March in lasts for only to month, in mountainous areas it is ever shorter - two weeks. it is sunny and soft weather in the spring in Slovakia. Temperature is very comfortable and it is nice period to visit the republic. Spring brings with it the true awake of beautiful nature of the country. Rains during spring time and even weak snowfalls are rare here. Never the less, air is still clean and comfortable for breathing.
Mountainous areas waiting for spring until middle of May. Than already at the end of the month temperature increases very sharp and it is hot enough here.
Climate of the Spring Months
| March Max average t°: +9 °C (50 °F) Min average t°: 0 °C (32 °F) Sundial in the day: 6.5 hours Rainy days: 2 days Precipitation: 26 mm (1.0") |
| April Max average t°: +16 °C (60 °F) Min average t°: +4 °C (40 °F) Sundial in the day: 8.5 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 38 mm (1.5") |
| May Max average t°: +21 °C (69 °F) Min average t°: +9 °C (48 °F) Sundial in the day: 10 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 47 mm (1.9") |
(Bratislava)
Summer in Slovakia
Slovakian summer is very typical for middle Europe. Temperatures are not very high, winds are not strong, rains are rare but not so much. Summer comes to plains areas of the country at the beginning of May and lasts until middle of September. July is the hottest month of the year. Temperature is usual nearly 77 °F.
In mountains areas summer is not so hot. It is only 57°F here. August is the start of rains season and it is the most rainy month of year. They are short but as a rule with thunderstorms.
Climate of the Summer Months
| June Max average t°: +24°C (76 °F) Min average t°: +13 °C (55 °F) Sundial in the day: 12 hours Rainy days: 4 days Precipitation: 42 mm (1.6") |
| July Max average t°: +26 °C (79 °F) Min average t°: +14 °C (57 °F) Sundial in the day: 12 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 42 mm (1.6") |
| August Max average t°: +25 °C (78 °F) Min average t°: +13 °C (56 °F) Sundial in the day: 11 hours Rainy days: 2 days Precipitation: 26 mm (1.0") |
(Bratislava)
Autumn in Slovakia
Fall in plains areas begins in September and lasts until the last days of November. Temperature does not increase sharp but it is colder day by day. The rainy season is already over and air is clear than ever. Although when it is fall in plain in mountains it is already winter and it is one more reason for air to be so fresh at this days.
Climate of the Autumn Months
| September Max average t°: +21 °C (70 °F) Min average t°: +9.5 °C (49 °F) Sundial in the day: 8.5 hours Rainy days: 4 days Precipitation: 62 mm (2.4") |
| October Max average t°: +15 °C (59 °F) Min average t°: +5 °C (41 °F) Sundial in the day: 6.5 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 36 mm (1.4") |
| November Max average t°: +8 °C (47 °F) Min average t°: +1.5 °C (35 °F) Sundial in the day: 4.5 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 41 mm (1.6") |
(Bratislava)
Winter in Slovakia
Winter comes to Slovakian mountainous areas in the middle of November. In plains it comes later with the first days of December. There is heavy layers of snow in highlands of the country and this fact is very attractive for skiers. Winter in Slovakia is very comfortable period for visitors. The weather is very soft without stormy winds and snowfalls in plains areas of the country. It is nearly 36-40°F. January is the coldest month but even during this period temperature don’t drops above 35°F. In mountainous areas it is nearly -14°F.
Sharp declines of temperature is something usual for this country. Also republic is known by stormy cold winter winds. In mountainous areas it is worthy to suffer the cold, because of stormy winds.
Climate of the Winter Months
| December Max average t°: +3.5 °C (38 °F) Min average t°: -2 °C (29 °F) Sundial in the day: 4.5 hours Snowy days: 2 days Precipitation: 32 mm (1.3") |
| January Max average t°: +1.5 °C (35 °F) Min average t°: -4 °C (24 °F) Sundial in the day: 4 hours Snowy days: 3 days Precipitation: 43 mm (1.7") |
| February Max average t°: +4 °C (39 °F) Min average t°: -3 °C (26 °F) Sundial in the day: 4.5 hours Snowy days: 5 days Precipitation: 48 mm (1.9") |
(Bratislava)
