Bratislava, SlovakiaQuick decision
When to visit Bratislava?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
30% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (31%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Castle & Old TownApril–October — castle, St Martin's Cathedral and baroque lanes.
WineSeptember–October — Little Carpathians, harvest and wine route.
Danube ExcursionMay–September — boat to Vienna or Budapest.
Monthly climate data
Bratislava weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 4°C | 32% | 1.2 | 5.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 29% | 1.2 | 7.5h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 23% | 1.0 | 10.0h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 16°C | 29% | 1.4 | 11.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 21°C | 35% | 2.3 | 12.7h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 26°C | 36% | 2.2 | 14.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 28°C | 30% | 1.8 | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 28°C | 27% | 1.9 | 12.9h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 23°C | 30% | 2.6 | 11.1h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 16°C | 29% | 1.7 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 31% | 1.7 | 5.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 0°C | 4°C | 31% | 1.6 | 4.2h | 3.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 16°C, 29% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 31% rainy days, 13.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 30% rainy days, 8.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 5°C, 31% rainy days, 5.6h sunshine/day. Score: 4.0/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 30% rainy days and 28°C. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
December is the wettest month with 31% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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