Žiar weather in May (Žilinský kraj, Slovakia)

Is May a good time to explore Žiar weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Žiar typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Žiar in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 182 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 Žiar climate page with graphs.

 

Žiar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Zakopane, Poland (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Slovakia in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Žiar, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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