January
Tough weather 1.9/102°C / -4°C · 9 rain days · 4.2 h sun
In Košice, January brings highs around 2°C and lows near -4°C, with rain on about 9 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
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Best time to visit Slovakia
Weather by month for Košice, the best months to go and how Slovakia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
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Best months
Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 22°C · 8 rain days
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Shoulder season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 15°C to 27°C · 9–13 rain days
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Tough season
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 2°C to 8°C · 9–11 rain days
Weather by month
Slovakia weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / -4°C | 9 days (43 mm) | 4.2 h/day | 1.9/10 |
| February | 6°C / -2°C | 10 days (42 mm) | 5.7 h/day | 2.0/10 |
| March | 10°C / 0°C | 8 days (39 mm) | 8.0 h/day | 4.2/10 |
| April | 15°C / 5°C | 9 days (45 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| May | 20°C / 10°C | 13 days (75 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| June | 25°C / 15°C | 13 days (71 mm) | 12.6 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| July | 27°C / 16°C | 12 days (64 mm) | 12.6 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| August | 27°C / 16°C | 9 days (63 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 7.1/10 |
| Best month: September | 22°C / 12°C | 8 days (71 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| October | 15°C / 6°C | 9 days (66 mm) | 6.9 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| November | 8°C / 1°C | 11 days (59 mm) | 4.3 h/day | 2.7/10 |
| December | 3°C / -2°C | 10 days (47 mm) | 2.8 h/day | 1.5/10 |
Figures for Košice; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
Slovakia in each month
February
Tough weather 2.0/106°C / -2°C · 10 rain days · 5.7 h sun
In Košice, February brings highs around 6°C and lows near -2°C, with rain on about 10 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
March
OK 4.2/1010°C / 0°C · 8 rain days · 8.0 h sun
In Košice, March brings highs around 10°C and lows near 0°C, with rain on about 8 days.
April
Good 6.2/1015°C / 5°C · 9 rain days · 9.8 h sun
In Košice, April brings highs around 15°C and lows near 5°C, with rain on about 9 days.
May
Good 6.8/1020°C / 10°C · 13 rain days · 11.0 h sun
In Košice, May brings highs around 20°C and lows near 10°C, with rain on about 13 days.
June
Good 6.9/1025°C / 15°C · 13 rain days · 12.6 h sun
In Košice, June brings highs around 25°C and lows near 15°C, with rain on about 13 days.
July
Good 6.8/1027°C / 16°C · 12 rain days · 12.6 h sun
In Košice, July brings highs around 27°C and lows near 16°C, with rain on about 12 days.
August
Good 7.1/1027°C / 16°C · 9 rain days · 11.6 h sun
In Košice, August brings highs around 27°C and lows near 16°C, with rain on about 9 days.
September
Best time 7.7/1022°C / 12°C · 8 rain days · 9.4 h sun
In Košice, September brings highs around 22°C and lows near 12°C, with rain on about 8 days. One of the best months to visit Slovakia.
October
Good 6.4/1015°C / 6°C · 9 rain days · 6.9 h sun
In Košice, October brings highs around 15°C and lows near 6°C, with rain on about 9 days.
November
Tough weather 2.7/108°C / 1°C · 11 rain days · 4.3 h sun
In Košice, November brings highs around 8°C and lows near 1°C, with rain on about 11 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
December
Tough weather 1.5/103°C / -2°C · 10 rain days · 2.8 h sun
In Košice, December brings highs around 3°C and lows near -2°C, with rain on about 10 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
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FAQ
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Is Slovakia good in July?
Yes, July is a good month to visit Slovakia, though not quite the best. In Košice highs average 27°C, with rain on about 12 days. Our score for July is 6.8/10. The best months are September.
Is Slovakia good in August?
Yes, August is a good month to visit Slovakia, though not quite the best. In Košice highs average 27°C, with rain on about 9 days. Our score for August is 7.1/10. The best months are September.
Is Slovakia good in September?
Yes. September is one of the best months to visit Slovakia. In Košice highs average 22°C, with rain on about 8 days. Our score for September is 7.7/10.
Is Slovakia good in December?
December is one of the weaker months for weather in Slovakia. In Košice highs average 3°C, with rain on about 10 days. Our score for December is 1.5/10. The best months are September.