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Považská Bystrica Climate by Month

The climate in Považská Bystrica is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Považská Bystrica, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -5°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Považská Bystrica receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 953 mm. Považská Bystrica experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 115 mm in July, the wettest month, and 63 mm in January, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Považská Bystrica can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sliac, Slovakia (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sliac, Slovakia (74 KM, 46 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Považská 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Považská Bystrica?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Považská Bystrica?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Považská Bystrica?
    July tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Považská Bystrica?
    January is the driest month with 63 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Považská Bystrica?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 234 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Považská Bystrica

    Tue   Dec 03
    4°C | -2°C
    SW 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    4°C | 0°C
    SE 7 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    4°C | -2°C
    SW 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain