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 in January, during 9 snowfall days, 107mm (4.21") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Košice - January »
  January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Košice, with averages ranging from a high of -1°C (30.2°F) to a low of -7°C (19.4°F). Košice's January weather, with an average high temperature of -1°C (30.2°F) and an average low temperature of -7°C (19.4°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
• Prešov - January »
  January is the month with the least rainfall in Prešov with 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. January is the month with the least rainfall in Prešov, with 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation.
• Žilina - January »
  On the first day of January in Žilina sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 15:56. January stands out as Žilina's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 0°C (32°F) and a low of -5°C (23°F).
• Nitra - January »
  On the last day of January, in Nitra sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 16:44 CET. January and December are known as Nitra's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).
• Banská Bystrica - January »
  In Banská Bystrica the weather in January primarily consists of low temperatures, often accompanied by snowfall and reduced visibility, making it the coldest month of the year. The months with the least rainfall in Banská Bystrica are January and April Rain falls for 10.4 days and accumulates 38mm (1.5") of rain.
• Trnava - January »
  In Trnava, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 2°C (35.6°F) and a low of -4°C (24.8°F). With average high and low temperatures of 2°C (35.6°F) and -4°C (24.8°F) respectively, January is Trnava's coldest month.
• Trenčín - January »
  Trenčín's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 2°C (35.6°F) to a low 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. January, with an average high of -1.1°C (30°F) and a low of -6.8°C (19.8°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Martin.
• Poprad - January »
  January is Poprad's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of -0.8°C (30.6°F) and lows of -9.2°C (15.4°F). January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Poprad, Slovakia.
• Prievidza - January »
  In Prievidza, in January, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 204mm (8.03") of snow. January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Prievidza, with averages ranging from a high of -0.2°C (31.6°F) to a low of -5.6°C (21.9°F).