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Banská Bystrica Climate by Month

Banská Bystrica experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Banská Bystrica is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in August to a very cold 1°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -7°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Banská Bystrica has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1001 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 124 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, January, still receives a respectable 58 mm of snowfall.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Banská Bystrica, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sliac, Slovakia (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sliac, Slovakia (11 KM, 7 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Banská Bystrica in Slovakia

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Banská Bystrica?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Banská Bystrica?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Banská Bystrica?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Banská Bystrica?
    June tops the wettest month list with 124 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Banská Bystrica?
    January is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Banská Bystrica?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 234 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Banská Bystrica

    Sat   Dec 14
    1°C | -1°C
    SE 4 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    4°C | 0°C
    W 11 km/h
    4.7 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Mon   Dec 16
    6°C | 0°C
    W 7 km/h
    9.3 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain