Weather in May in Slovakia
Are you planning a trip a to Slovakia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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 specific regional insights in Slovakia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Slovakia climate page.
Where to go in Slovakia in May
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.
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