Vysoké Tatry Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Vysoké Tatry, Prešovský kraj, Slovakia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Vysoké Tatry receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 956 mm (38 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Vysoké Tatry can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 133 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 46 mm (1.8 in) of snowfall, spread across 15 snowy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 221 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Vysoké Tatry Temperature page.

Vysoké Tatry's average annual precipitation is 956 mm (38 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Vysoké Tatry's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Vysoké Tatry Climate page.