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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Banská Bystrica weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Banská Bystrica are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Banská Bystrica January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 53mm 2.1hrs 10hrs

The climate in Banská Bystrica during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Banská Bystrica for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Banská Bystrica and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Banská Bystrica February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 54mm 3.1hrs 11.3hrs

February in Banská Bystrica is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Banská Bystrica.

February is in the winter in Banská Bystrica and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Banská Bystrica March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 51mm 4.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Banská Bystrica is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Banská Bystrica.

March is in the spring in Banská Bystrica and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Banská Bystrica April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 62mm 5.6hrs 14.7hrs

Banská Bystrica's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Banská Bystrica.

April is in the spring in Banská Bystrica and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Banská Bystrica May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 87mm 6.7hrs 16.4hrs

May is a a little damp month in Banská Bystrica and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banská Bystrica, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Banská Bystrica and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Banská Bystrica June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 119mm 7hrs 10hrs

The weather in June in Banská Bystrica is characteristically mild and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Banská Bystrica.

June is in the summer in Banská Bystrica and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Banská Bystrica July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 109mm 7.5hrs 11.3hrs

July in Banská Bystrica is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banská Bystrica, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Banská Bystrica and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Banská Bystrica August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 100mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Banská Bystrica is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banská Bystrica, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Banská Bystrica and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Banská Bystrica September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 68mm 5.6hrs 14.7hrs

Banská Bystrica's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banská Bystrica, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Banská Bystrica and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Banská Bystrica October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 59mm 4.4hrs 16.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Banská Bystrica and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banská Bystrica, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Banská Bystrica and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Banská Bystrica November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 72mm 2.1hrs 10hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Banská Bystrica and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Banská Bystrica for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Banská Bystrica and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Banská Bystrica December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 67mm 1.7hrs 11.3hrs

December in Banská Bystrica is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Banská Bystrica for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Banská Bystrica and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Banská Bystrica with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Banská Bystrica weather stats

Banská Bystrica weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.8°C 71.2°F
Driest month: March 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 7hrs
Coldest month: January -1.3°C 29.7°F
Wettest month: June 119mm 4.7ins
Warmest sea: August 22.2°C 72°F
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