January weather forecastBratislava, Slovakia

The road bridge leading into the big city of Bratislava in SlovakiaThe road bridge leading into the big city of Bratislava in Slovakia

January

Weather in January

January in Bratislava exhibits the grasp of winter. The plummeting temperatures demand warm clothing and accessories, while the cityscape transforms into a picturesque winter wonderland after fresh snowfall, at an average of 107mm (4.21"). Recreation enthusiasts can relish winter sports, amid shorter daylight hours. Travelers equipped for brisk weather can navigate the city in relative solitude, savoring the serene vistas. The city's charm is amplified by its relatively empty streets.

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 2.2°C (36°F) and as low as -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Bratislava, in January, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. In Bratislava, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.9 days and collects up to 403mm (15.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bratislava are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9 days and accumulates 107mm (4.21") of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Bratislava is 8h and 53min.
On the first day of January in Bratislava, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Bratislava, Slovakia, is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Bratislava's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 2.2°C (36°F) to a low of -2.7°C (27.1°F).

The average high-temperature, in January, in Bratislava, is 2.2°C (36°F), while the average low-temperature is -2.7°C (27.1°F).

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Bratislava, Slovakia.

In January, the average relative humidity in Bratislava is 85%.

In Bratislava, during January, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.

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, in January, during 9 snowfall days, 107mm (4.21") of snow is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Bratislava, Slovakia, is 8h and 53min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, in Bratislava, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 16:48 CET.

The average sunshine duration in January in Bratislava, Slovakia, is 4.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Bratislava, Slovakia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Bratislava, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average high temperature in January: 2.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average pressure in January: 1018.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average wind speed in January: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average rainfall in January: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (57mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average snowfall in January: 107mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (107mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average snowfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, August and September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).