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Smižany weather in January (Košický kraj, Slovakia)

What should you pack for a trip to Smižany in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Smižany typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -7°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Smižany in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. You can typically expect 14 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 89 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Smižany. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Smižany climate page with graphs.

 

Smižany, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 89 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Poprad, Slovakia (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Slovakia in January

Find out more about the weather in Slovakia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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