Weather in January in Prešovský kraj
Thinking about venturing to Prešovský kraj this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Prešovský kraj in January?
Prešovský kraj is a region in Slovakia. January in Prešovský kraj 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 Podbanská at -1°C to cold in Vranov nad Topľou at 2°C. At night it cools down to -4°C in Vranov nad Topľou and -8°C in Podbanská. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Prešovský kraj. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
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 Podbanská with 56 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Vysoké Tatry usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 89 hours of sunshine in Vysoké Tatry. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Prešovský kraj, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Prešovský kraj's yearly weather, check out our Prešovský kraj climate page.
Where to go in Prešovský kraj in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Prešovský kraj?
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.
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.
Poprad
In January Poprad 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.
Ždiar
In January Ždiar 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.
Štrbské Pleso
In January Štrbské Pleso generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Prešovský kraj?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Vysoké Tatry, January may not be the ideal time to visit Prešovský kraj.
On average, the best time to visit Prešovský kraj is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Vysoké Tatry. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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