Starý Smokovec Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Starý Smokovec, Prešovský kraj, Slovakia is 11°C (52°F), with daytime highs ranging from 0°C (32°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Starý Smokovec compares to cities worldwide.
Starý Smokovec Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Starý Smokovec can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 11°C (52°F) in August to -8°C (18°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Starý Smokovec by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. August, the warmest month, sees 207 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Starý Smokovec vs Slovakia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Slovakia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Starý Smokovec vs World: Temperature Compared
Starý Smokovec's average annual maximum temperature is 11°C (52°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Starý Smokovec?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Starý Smokovec, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 0°C (32°F) and humidity around 80% — considered very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Starý Smokovec's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Starý Smokovec climate page.
