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Weather in December in Žilinský kraj

Thinking about venturing to Žilinský kraj this December 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 Žilinský kraj in December?

Žilinský kraj is a region in Slovakia. December in Žilinský kraj generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Važec at 0°C and cold in Makov at 2°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Makov and -7°C in Važec. In numerous regions in Slovakia, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For specific regional insights in Žilinský kraj, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Važec with an average of 53 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Oravská Lesná with 76 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Liptovský Mikuláš usually sees around 58 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

Where to go in Žilinský kraj in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Žilinský kraj 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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Popular destinations

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

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
6°C 
-1°C 
77 hours 
65 mm 
16 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
58 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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11°C 
2°C 
1,569 hours 
1023 mm 
177 days 
Climate in Liptovský Mikuláš

Demanovska Dolina

In December Demanovska Dolina 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.

Demanovska Dolina
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
6°C 
-1°C 
77 hours 
64 mm 
16 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
58 hours 
61 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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11°C 
2°C 
1,569 hours 
991 mm 
187 days 
poor 
Climate in Demanovska Dolina

Bešeňová

In December Bešeňová 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.

Bešeňová
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
6°C 
-1°C 
77 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
58 hours 
67 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
1,569 hours 
1042 mm 
177 days 
Climate in Bešeňová

Terchová

In December Terchová generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Terchová
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
7°C 
-0°C 
77 hours 
73 mm 
16 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
58 hours 
75 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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12°C 
3°C 
1,569 hours 
1095 mm 
182 days 
Climate in Terchová

Ružomberok

In December Ružomberok 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.

Ružomberok
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
6°C 
-1°C 
51 hours 
70 mm 
16 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
40 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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12°C 
2°C 
1,649 hours 
1053 mm 
179 days 
Climate in Ružomberok

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

Is December the best time to visit Žilinský kraj?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Liptovský Mikuláš, December may not be the ideal time to visit Žilinský kraj.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Liptovský Mikuláš. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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