Žilina Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Žilina.
Climate overview of Žilina
Žilina, in the Žilinský region of northern Slovakia, sits near the Mala Fatra mountains and offers visitors a mix of historic sites and outdoor adventure. The climate brings warm summers and very cold winters, often with snowfall. Precipitation levels are relatively high throughout the year. Let’s take a closer look at the local weather patterns.
Žilina Weather by Month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Žilina — and find the best time to visit.
Monthly Temperature in Žilina
The climate in Žilina is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in August to around -6°C (21°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Žilina
Žilina has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1031 mm (41 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Žilina offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month July (121 mm (4.8 in)) and the driest month November (70 mm (2.8 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Žilina Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
Sunshine Hours in Žilina
For those who appreciate different seasons, Žilina serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Žilina by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Žilina.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 84%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Best Time to Visit Žilina
Frequently asked questions about the climate in Žilina
What is the best time to visit Žilina?
August typically offers the most optimal weather in Žilina. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
What temperatures can I expect in Žilina?
Daytime highs range from 1°C (34°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from -6°C (21°F) to 12°C (54°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
How much rain does Žilina get?
Annual rainfall is around 1031 mm (41 in). July is the wettest month with 121 mm (4.8 in), while November is the driest with 70 mm (2.8 in).
How sunny is Žilina?
Žilina receives around 1,568 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 217 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 38 hours.
Žilina 3-Day Forecast
Žilina 3-Day Forecast
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