January weather forecast
Slovakia

January in Slovakia is marked by the pinnacle of winter conditions. As the coldest month of the year, temperatures frequently remain below freezing. In the lowland areas, which include cities like Bratislava and Kosice, average temperatures range from -2°C (28.4°F) to 3°C (37.4°F). However, in the mountainous regions, such as the High Tatras, temperatures can plunge to a frigid -10°C (14°F) or even lower.

Snowfall is widespread throughout the country during January. In the mountainous regions, heavy snowfall is not uncommon, creating ideal conditions for winter sports. Cities in the lowlands, like Bratislava, also see snow, albeit in smaller quantities. The average snowfall in the High Tatras can reach up to 60mm (2.36") during January, making it one of the snowiest months of the year.

Compared to December, January sees a further drop in temperature. However, the weather conditions between these two winter months are largely similar. Moving forward into February, while the chill of winter persists, there is a slight increase in average temperatures, signaling the slow but eventual transition towards spring.

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• Bratislava - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Bratislava is January, when snow falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of snow. In Bratislava, Slovakia, during January, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of snow.
• Košice - January »
  On the first day of January in Košice, Slovakia, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 15:49. January stands out as Košice's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of -1°C (30.2°F) and a low-temperature of -7°C (19.4°F).
• Prešov - January »
  Prešov's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 0°C (32°F) to a low of -5°C (23°F). The month with the least rainfall in Prešov is January, when 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically aggregated.
• Žilina - January »
  The city's generally overcast skies contribute to the limited daylight hours, lending a distinct winter feel to this month. Žilina's January weather, with an average high temperature of 0°C (32°F) and an average low temperature of -5°C (23°F), tends to be the coldest of the year. What is the coldest month in Žilina? Žilina's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -5°C (23°F).
• Nitra - January »
  The lowest level of Nitra's temperatures is noted during January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F). January and December mark Nitra's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).
• Banská Bystrica - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Banská Bystrica is January, when snow falls for 15.1 days and typically aggregates up to 204mm (8.03") of snow. In Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, during January, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.
• Trnava - January »
  With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 2°C (35.6°F) and a low of -4°C (24.8°F), January stands out as the coldest month in Trnava, Slovakia. January is the month with the least rainfall in Trnava with 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.
• Trenčín - January »
  January proves to be the coldest month in Trenčín recording an average maximum temperature of 2°C (35.6°F) and a minimum temperature of -4°C (24.8°F). Trenčín in January experiences a substantial decrease in sunlight hours compared to the following month, emitting only 8.8 hours of daylight on average.
• Martin - January »
  In Martin, in January, during 17.2 snowfall days, 343mm (13.5") of snow is typically accumulated. With an average relative humidity of 92%, January is the most humid month in Martin.
• Poprad - January »
  January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Poprad, with averages ranging from a high of -0.8°C (30.6°F) to a low of -9.2°C (15.4°F). The months with the lowest UV index in Poprad are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Prievidza - January »
  In Prievidza during January, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 204mm (8.03") of snow. January is the coldest month of the year in Prievidza, registering average temperatures as high as -0.2°C (31.6°F) and as low as -5.6°C (21.9°F).