Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Slovakia? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.
The climate of Slovakia is temperate. You can expect warm summers and cold, often cloudy and humid winters. It is warmer in the south and usually much colder in the mountains in the north. There are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Abov, Banská Bystrica, Banská Štiavnica, Bardejov, Belianske Tatry, Bojnice, Bratislava, Centrálny Liptov, Centrálne Slovensko, Choč hory, Dolny Kubin, Dunajská Streda, Východné Slovensko, Gemer, Velká Fatra, Vysoke Tatry, Hont, Horehronie, Horné Považie, Humenné, Kežmarok, Košice, Kremnica, Kysuce, Levice, Levoča, Liptov, Liptovský Hrádok, Liptovský Mikuláš, Malá Fatra, Nizke Tatry, Dolný Zemplín, Lučenec, Martin, Michalovce, Muranska planina, Myjava, Nitra, Novohrad, Nová Baňa, Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Orava, Papradno, Partizánske, Pezinok, Piešťany, Podpoľanie, Podunajsko, Poloniny, Poprad, Považie, Prešov, Pukanec, Púchov, Rajecké Teplice, Rožňava, Ruzomberok, Skalica, Slovenský Kras Národný Park, Slovenský Raj Národný Park, Slovak Tokaj vineyards, Small Carpathians Wine Region, South Western Liptov, Spiš, Spišská Nová Ves, Spišské Podhradie, Spišský Štvrtok, Stara Lubovna, Tatra National Park, Tekov, Terchová, Topoľčany, Trenčianske Bohuslavice, Trenčín, Trnava, Turiec, Tvrdošín, Upper Zemplín, Western Slovakia, Zvolen, Záhorie, Čičmany, Šariš.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 14.8 ℃ (58.64 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 2.6 ℃ (36.68 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -3.3 ℃ (26.06 ℉). The most rainy month here is December, the average number of rainy days is 14.8. The least rainy month here is September, the average number of rainy days is 9.8. 
When travelling to some places in Slovakia, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Gerlachovsky Stit (2655 m) and the lowest point is Bodrok River (94 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in January is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in January is 2.6 ℃ (36.68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -3.3 ℃ (26.06 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 3.15 ℃ (37.67 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 3.9 ℃ (39.02 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 13.8. The average rainfall is 42.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:25 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:47 and at the end of the month 9:25.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in February is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in February is 5.2 ℃ (41.36 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -2 ℃ (28.4 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 3.9 ℃ (39.02 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8 ℃ (46.4 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 11.8. The average rainfall is 37.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:25 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:11 and at the end of the month 11:02.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in March is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in March is 10.8 ℃ (51.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 1.5 ℃ (34.7 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8 ℃ (46.4 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.4 ℃ (56.12 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 12.7. The average rainfall is 36.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:02 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:55 and at the end of the month 12:47.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in April is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in April is 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.1 ℃ (41.18 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.4 ℃ (56.12 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.75 ℃ (65.75 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 10.9. The average rainfall is 37.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:47 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:39 and at the end of the month 14:28.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in May is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in May is 21.5 ℃ (70.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.8 ℃ (49.64 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.75 ℃ (65.75 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.95 ℃ (73.31 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 11.2. The average rainfall is 53.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:11 and at the end of the month 15:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in June is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in June is 24.4 ℃ (75.92 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.1 ℃ (55.58 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.95 ℃ (73.31 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.85 ℃ (78.53 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 11.8. The average rainfall is 61.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 16:02 and at the end of the month 16:01.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in July is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in July is 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.8 ℃ (58.64 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.85 ℃ (78.53 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.25 ℃ (81.05 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 10.8. The average rainfall is 51.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 16:01 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:42 and at the end of the month 15:09.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in August is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in August is 27.2 ℃ (80.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.5 ℃ (58.1 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.25 ℃ (81.05 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.65 ℃ (76.37 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 10.9. The average rainfall is 52.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:09 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:26 and at the end of the month 13:37.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in September is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in September is 22.1 ℃ (71.78 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.6 ℃ (51.08 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.65 ℃ (76.37 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19 ℃ (66.2 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 9.8. The average rainfall is 49.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:37 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:46 and at the end of the month 11:54.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in October is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in October is 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.8 ℃ (42.44 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19 ℃ (66.2 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.75 ℃ (53.15 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 10.1. The average rainfall is 37.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:54 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:02 and at the end of the month 10:12.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in November is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in November is 7.6 ℃ (45.68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 1.6 ℃ (34.88 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 11.75 ℃ (53.15 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.65 ℃ (42.17 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 14.2. The average rainfall is 50.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:26 and at the end of the month 8:48.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Slovakia in December is this: The average highest temperature in Slovakia in December is 3.7 ℃ (38.66 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -1.3 ℃ (29.66 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 5.65 ℃ (42.17 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 3.15 ℃ (37.67 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 14.8. The average rainfall is 48.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:48 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:25 and at the end of the month 8:21.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.| Bratislava | temperature: - | highest temperature: 3.7 ℃ (38.66 ℉) | lowest temperature: -1.3 ℃ (29.66 ℉) | rainfall: 48.9mm | rainy days: 14.8 |
| Zilina | temperature: - | highest temperature: 2.1 ℃ (35.78 ℉) | lowest temperature: -3.5 ℃ (25.7 ℉) | rainfall: 54.6mm | rainy days: 15.6 |
| Hurbanovo | temperature: - | highest temperature: 3.8 ℃ (38.84 ℉) | lowest temperature: -1.6 ℃ (29.12 ℉) | rainfall: 39.5mm | rainy days: 11.9 |
| Sliac | temperature: - | highest temperature: 2.1 ℃ (35.78 ℉) | lowest temperature: -4.4 ℃ (24.08 ℉) | rainfall: 52.8mm | rainy days: 14.3 |
| Lucenec | temperature: - | highest temperature: 2.3 ℃ (36.14 ℉) | lowest temperature: -3.7 ℃ (25.34 ℉) | rainfall: 33.3mm | rainy days: 10.9 |
| Poprad | temperature: - | highest temperature: 1.2 ℃ (34.16 ℉) | lowest temperature: -6.3 ℃ (20.66 ℉) | rainfall: 27.6mm | rainy days: 14 |
| Kosice | temperature: - | highest temperature: 1.6 ℃ (34.88 ℉) | lowest temperature: -3.7 ℃ (25.34 ℉) | rainfall: 32.2mm | rainy days: 14.1 |
| Tisinec | temperature: - | highest temperature: 1.1 ℃ (33.98 ℉) | lowest temperature: -4 ℃ (24.8 ℉) | rainfall: 40.8mm | rainy days: 16.3 |