Smižany Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Smižany is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C (34°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 12°C (54°F) in August to around -7°C (19°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Smižany receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 825 mm (32 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives high rainfall, averaging 116 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snowfall, with 37 mm (1.5 in) over 14 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Smižany Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Smižany. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Smižany.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. 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 3 m/s (6 knots) in May, June, July, August, September and October to 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, February, March, April, November and December. What does this mean?

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