Bratislava Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Bratislava, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July to a chilly 4°C (39°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 16°C (61°F) in July to -3°C (27°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Bratislava receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 718 mm (28 in). The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, July, sees around 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, January, still receives a respectable 41 mm (1.6 in) of snow/rainfall. For more details, please visit our Bratislava Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Bratislava, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bratislava.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 85%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in August, September and October to 4 m/s (8 knots) in February, March and April. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)