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Weather in December in Slovakia

Considering a trip to Slovakia this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Slovakia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Bratislava experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 50 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Slovakia climate page.

Where to go in Slovakia in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Slovakia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Slovakia, check out our Slovakia's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Slovakia?

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.

Bratislava
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
3°C 
60 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
poor 
December December
5°C 
-1°C 
50 hours 
46 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
16°C 
7°C 
2,056 hours 
718 mm 
146 days 
poor 
Climate in Bratislava

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.

Liptovský Mikuláš
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
6°C 
-1°C 
77 hours 
65 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-6°C 
58 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
1,569 hours 
1023 mm 
177 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Liptovský Mikuláš

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.

Donovaly
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
6°C 
-0°C 
51 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-5°C 
40 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
2°C 
1,649 hours 
1026 mm 
178 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Donovaly

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.

Vysoké Tatry
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
6°C 
-1°C 
86 hours 
54 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-6°C 
69 hours 
48 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
1,817 hours 
956 mm 
176 days 
poor 
Climate in Vysoké Tatry

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.

Tatranská Lomnica
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
6°C 
-1°C 
86 hours 
52 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-6°C 
69 hours 
47 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
2°C 
1,817 hours 
941 mm 
182 days 
poor 
Climate in Tatranská Lomnica

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Slovakia.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Slovakia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Slovakia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Slovakia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.