Weather in Bratislava

What's the weather like in Bratislava?

Bratislava has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 4°C (39°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in July, with overnight lows around -2°C (29°F) and 17°C (63°F) respectively.

For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Bratislava are May through September.

Quick facts

Country
🇸🇰 Slovakia
Region
Europe
Time zone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.149, 17.108

Monthly climate

Long-run averages for each month of the year.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 4°C / 39°F -2°C / 29°F 40 mm 11
February 7°C / 45°F 0°C / 31°F 37 mm 9
March 12°C / 53°F 2°C / 35°F 25 mm 6
April 16°C / 61°F 6°C / 42°F 43 mm 9
May 20°C / 68°F 11°C / 51°F 74 mm 12
June 26°C / 78°F 16°C / 60°F 59 mm 10
July 28°C / 82°F 17°C / 63°F 57 mm 9
August 27°C / 80°F 17°C / 63°F 69 mm 9
September 22°C / 71°F 13°C / 55°F 74 mm 9
October 16°C / 61°F 8°C / 47°F 55 mm 9
November 10°C / 49°F 4°C / 39°F 50 mm 9
December 5°C / 41°F 0°C / 32°F 50 mm 10

Bratislava by month

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bratislava?

The most comfortable months in Bratislava are usually May, June, September, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.

What is the hottest month in Bratislava?

July is typically the hottest month in Bratislava, averaging a high of 28°C (82°F).

What is the coldest month in Bratislava?

January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -2°C (29°F).

Does it snow in Bratislava?

Snow is rare in Bratislava; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.

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