Slovakia weather in December
Planning a getaway to Slovakia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Slovakia in December?
December in Slovakia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Važec at 0°C to cold in Veľký Meder at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Veľký Meder and -7°C in Važec. In many areas in Slovakia, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Spišské Podhradie with an average of 39 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Oravská Lesná with 76 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 hours of sunshine in Bratislava. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Slovakia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Slovakia climate page.
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Average weather in Bratislava
In December Bratislava generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Liptovský Mikuláš
In December Liptovský Mikuláš generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Donovaly
In December Donovaly generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Vysoké Tatry
In December Vysoké Tatry generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tatranská Lomnica
In December Tatranská Lomnica generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Slovakia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Slovakia with often poor weather in Bratislava.
On average, the best time to visit Slovakia is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Bratislava. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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