May weather forecast
Slovakia

May in Slovakia is a period when spring transitions into the early stages of summer. In the lowland regions, including cities such as Bratislava and Kosice, temperatures typically vary from 12°C (53.6°F) to 21°C (69.8°F). In the mountainous regions, such as the High Tatras, temperatures are cooler, with averages ranging between 7°C (44.6°F) and 12°C (53.6°F).

Snowfall in May is extremely rare, even in the mountainous areas. The majority of the precipitation in May falls as rain, with an average monthly precipitation of approximately 60mm (2.36"). This period also sees an increase in the frequency and intensity of thunderstorms.

Compared to April, May experiences higher temperatures and more rainfall, marking the shift from spring to summer. Looking forward, June continues this trend with further increases in temperatures and a more pronounced shift into typical summer weather. Daylight hours also increase during May, offering ample opportunities for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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• Bratislava - May »
  In Bratislava, snow does not fall in May through September. In Bratislava, snow does not fall in May through September.
• Košice - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Košice, sunrise is at 04:37 and sunset at 20:27 CEST. In Košice during May, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.
• Prešov - May »
  On the last day of May, in Prešov, sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset at 20:29 CEST. On the first day of May in Prešov sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:50.
• Žilina - May »
  May's arrival in Žilina is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 14°C (57.2°F) in April to a pleasant 20°C (68°F). Žilina observes a substantial disparity between daytime high and the average low-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F) during May nights. On the first day of May in Žilina, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 20:00.
• Nitra - May »
  On the first day of May in Nitra, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 20:00. On the first day of May in Nitra, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 20:00.
• Banská Bystrica - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Banská Bystrica, sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset at 20:36 CEST. Throughout the year, in Banská Bystrica there are 180 rainfall days, and 637mm (25.08") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Trnava - May »
  May's arrival in Trnava signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's enjoyable 16°C (60.8°F) to a pleasant 21°C (69.8°F). The nighttime temperature in Trnava during May displays a significant divergence from daily peaks, averaging at a frosty 9°C (48.2°F).
• Trenčín - May »
  On the first day of May in Trenčín sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 20:02. An upsurge in temperatures occurs in Trenčín as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a refreshing 16°C (60.8°F) to a pleasant 21°C (69.8°F).
• Martin - May »
  Throughout the year, in Martin there are 63.5 snowfall days, and 992mm (39.06") of snow is accumulated. On the last day of May, in Martin sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset at 20:38 CEST.
• Poprad - May »
  On the first day of May in Poprad sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 19:53. The arrival of May in Poprad brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a cool 11.6°C (52.9°F) in April to a refreshing 17.2°C (63°F).
• Prievidza - May »
  In Prievidza in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. May marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature in Prievidza, Slovakia, adjusting from April's moderate 14.7°C (58.5°F) to a comfortable 18.2°C (64.8°F).