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Starý Smokovec weather in January (Prešovský kraj, Slovakia)

How does the weather in Starý Smokovec usually fare in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Starý Smokovec generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 0°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -8°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Starý Smokovec in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 89 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Starý Smokovec. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Starý Smokovec, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 89 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Poprad, Slovakia (8 KM, 5 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.

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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