Žilina weather in January (Žilinský kraj, Slovakia)

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

Temperatures

In January, Žilina tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 1°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -6°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Žilina in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 47 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Žilina. August typically offers 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 Žilina climate page with graphs.

 

Žilina, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 47 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ostrava, Czech Republic (70 KM, 44 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Žilina.

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