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Climate in Bratislava (Slovakia)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Climate chart - Bratislava
In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, the climate is moderately continental, with cold winters and warm summers.
The city is located in the westernmost part of Slovakia, a short distance from the border with Austria and Hungary. Vienna is located about 50 km (30 mi) further west.

Winter is cold and gray. Snowfalls are quite frequent, but generally not abundant.
Sometimes there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -26 °C (-14.8 °F) and was set in January 1942.
In summer, there are pleasant periods that lend themselves to outdoor activities, although sometimes there can be rains and thunderstorms.
However, there are also very hot and sultry periods, with highs that can exceed 35 °C (95 °F). The highest record is 39 °C (102.2 °F) and was set in August 2013.

Bratislava

Best Time


In order to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, the best times to visit Bratislava are spring and autumn, and in particular, the months of May, June and September: daytime temperatures are pleasant, although it's better to bring a sweater and a jacket for the evening. In July and August, the temperature is usually not too hot, however, there is the risk of some very hot days, which can happen, though more rarely, also in the second half of June and in the first half of September.

Bratislava - Climate data


In Bratislava, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0 °C, that of the warmest month (July) is of 21,8 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Bratislava - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
MonthMinMaxMean
January-33,10
February-1,95,71,9
March1,510,86,2
April5,817,111,5
May10,321,515,9
June14,125,419,8
July1627,621,8
August15,627,421,5
September11,221,716,5
October6,315,510,9
November2,48,95,6
December-1,73,71
Year6,415,811,05

Precipitation amounts to 580 millimeters per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 millimeters in the driest months (January, February, March) to 65 millimeters in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
Bratislava - Average precipitation
MonthRain (mm)Days
January358
February357
March357
April406
May558
June608
July658
August607
September607
October406
November458
December408
Year58086

There are on average around 2075 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Bratislava - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January265
February3,5100
March5150
April7215
May8,5260
June9270
July9285
August9275
September6,5190
October4,5135
November2,570
December1,555
Year5,72075

Bratislava - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of 0 °C, with a minimum of -3 °C and a maximum of 3,1 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12 °C. However, it dropped to -18 °C in January 2002.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C. However, it reached 19,8 °C in January 2002.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 35 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 13 kph.


February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1,9 °C, with a minimum of -1,9 °C and a maximum of 5,7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C. However, it dropped to -19,8 °C in February 1993.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C. However, it reached 20 °C in February 2016.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 35 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 3,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 13,8 kph.


March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6,2 °C, with a minimum of 1,5 °C and a maximum of 10,8 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4,5 °C. However, it dropped to -14 °C in March 2018.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19,5 °C. However, it reached 22,5 °C in March 1994.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 35 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of 14,3 kph.


April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11,5 °C, with a minimum of 5,8 °C and a maximum of 17,1 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0,5 °C. However, it dropped to -4,4 °C in April 1997.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C. However, it reached 30,3 °C in April 2012.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of 13,7 kph.


May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15,9 °C, with a minimum of 10,3 °C and a maximum of 21,5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4,5 °C. However, it dropped to 0,1 °C in May 2017.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28,5 °C. However, it reached 33,4 °C in May 2005.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 8,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of 13,1 kph.


June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19,8 °C, with a minimum of 14,1 °C and a maximum of 25,4 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C. However, it dropped to 4,8 °C in June 1997.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32,5 °C. However, it reached 36,3 °C in June 2000.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of 12,5 kph.


July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21,8 °C, with a minimum of 16 °C and a maximum of 27,6 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11,5 °C. However, it dropped to 8,1 °C in July 2018.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34,5 °C. However, it reached 38,2 °C in July 2007.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 65 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of 12,6 kph.


August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21,5 °C, with a minimum of 15,6 °C and a maximum of 27,4 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C. However, it dropped to 7,4 °C in August 2016.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C. However, it reached 39,1 °C in August 2013.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of 11 kph.


September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16,5 °C, with a minimum of 11,2 °C and a maximum of 21,7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C. However, it dropped to 0,6 °C in September 2018.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28,5 °C. However, it reached 33 °C in September 2015.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of 11,7 kph.


October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10,9 °C, with a minimum of 6,3 °C and a maximum of 15,5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C. However, it dropped to -7,4 °C in October 1991.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23,5 °C. However, it reached 27,6 °C in October 2006.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 4,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 11,4 kph.


November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5,6 °C, with a minimum of 2,4 °C and a maximum of 8,9 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4,5 °C. However, it dropped to -11 °C in November 1993.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17,5 °C. However, it reached 21,3 °C in November 2002.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 2,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 12,8 kph.


December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1 °C, with a minimum of -1,7 °C and a maximum of 3,7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C. However, it dropped to -20 °C in December 1996.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11,5 °C. However, it reached 17 °C in December 2006.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 40 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere are on average 1,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 20% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 12,8 kph.

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