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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Banská Bystrica.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Banská Bystrica ranges from 1°C in January to 2°C in March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 124 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 234 hours of sunshine.
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