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Žilina weather in January (Žilinský kraj, Slovakia)

Planning a trip to Žilina in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Žilina typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 47 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 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 47 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Žilina in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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