Weather in May in Slovakia
Planning a trip to Slovakia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Slovakia in May?
May in Slovakia generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Važec at 16°C to warm in Nové Zámky at 23°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Nové Zámky and 5°C in Važec.To explore the conditions in Slovakia in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Galanta with an average of 71 mm to high rainfall in Sihelné with 135 mm.Average sunshine
The city Bratislava usually sees around 271 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Slovakia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Slovakia climate page.
Where to go in Slovakia in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Slovakia?
Bratislava
In May Bratislava generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Liptovský Mikuláš
In May Liptovský Mikuláš generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Donovaly
In May Donovaly generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Vysoké Tatry
In May Vysoké Tatry generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Tatranská Lomnica
In May Tatranská Lomnica generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Slovakia?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Slovakia with overall perfect weather in Bratislava. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Bratislava. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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