Weather in January in Slovakia
Planning a getaway to Slovakia this January 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 January?
January in Slovakia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Važec at -1°C to cold in Veľký Meder at 4°C. At night it cools down to -2°C in Veľký Meder and -9°C in Važec. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Spišské Podhradie with an average of 35 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Oravská Lesná with 77 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Bratislava usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 62 hours of sunlight in Bratislava. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Slovakia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Slovakia's yearly weather, check out our Slovakia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Slovakia?
Bratislava
In January Bratislava generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Liptovský Mikuláš
In January Liptovský Mikuláš generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Donovaly
In January Donovaly generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vysoké Tatry
In January Vysoké Tatry generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tatranská Lomnica
In January Tatranská Lomnica generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Slovakia.
Is January the best time to visit Slovakia?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Slovakia with often poor weather in Bratislava.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Bratislava. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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