Banská Bystrica Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (75°F) in August to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 11°C (52°F) in August to -7°C (19°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Banská Bystrica has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1001 mm (39 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 124 mm (4.9 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, January, still receives a respectable 58 mm (2.3 in) of snowfall. For more details, please visit our Banská Bystrica Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Banská Bystrica.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. 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 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 2 m/s (4 knots) in March and April. What does this mean?

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