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Thinking of visiting Stará Bystrica in May? Expect moderate temperatures reaching 18°C (64°F) during the day, dropping to 7°C (45°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Stará Bystrica.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Stará Bystrica - and find the best time to visit.
Find out more about the weather in Slovakia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Slovakia in May →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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