December weather forecast
Slovakia

December in Slovakia ushers in the full onset of winter, with temperatures reaching their yearly lows. In the lowland regions, including cities such as Bratislava and Kosice, temperatures generally range from -1°C (30.2°F) to 3°C (37.4°F). The mountainous regions, like the High Tatras, experience even colder conditions, with averages fluctuating between -6°C (21.2°F) and -1°C (30.2°F).

December is characterized by frequent snowfall across the country. The mountainous regions are particularly affected, making them popular destinations for winter sports enthusiasts. In lower areas, snow is also common, covering the landscapes in a blanket of white. Average precipitation in December is about 60mm (2.36"), most of which falls as snow.

Compared to November, December experiences a further decrease in temperatures and an increase in snowfall, cementing the arrival of winter. Looking ahead to January, the weather maintains a similar pattern with cold temperatures and frequent snowfall. Daylight hours in December reach their minimum, but the snowy landscapes provide a unique charm for sightseeing and a wide array of winter activities.

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• Bratislava - December »
  In Bratislava during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. In Bratislava, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 40mm (1.57") of snow.
• Košice - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Košice is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Košice is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
• Prešov - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Prešov with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight. On the last day of December, in Prešov, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 15:46 CET.
• Žilina - December »
  The chill in the air coupled with minimal sunshine defines December, bringing a quintessential winter feel that rounds off the climatological year in Žilina, Slovakia. December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a frosty 6°C (42.8°F) in November to an icy 1°C (33.8°F). Žilina's nocturnal December readings average at a subzero cold -4°C (24.8°F), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.
• Nitra - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Nitra with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight. December ushers in winter in Nitra with its low temperatures and shortened daylight hours.
• Banská Bystrica - December »
  In Banská Bystrica, in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 127mm (5") of snow. In Banská Bystrica, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Trnava - December »
  On the first day of December in Trnava, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 15:57. Sealing off the year, December in Trnava, marks the return of the winter season.
• Trenčín - December »
  December in Trenčín heralds in the winter, characterized by cold temperatures, reduced daylight hours, and moderate precipitation. With an average of 8h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Trenčín, Slovakia.
• Martin - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Martin is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight. In Martin, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 253mm (9.96") of snow.
• Poprad - December »
  In Poprad during December, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. December has the shortest days of the year in Poprad with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
• Prievidza - December »
  The weather in Prievidza, Slovakia during December is characterized by short days, increased snowfall, and high relative humidity. In Prievidza, in December, during 8.7 snowfall days, 81mm (3.19") of snow is typically accumulated.