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Slovakia in May

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Slovakia in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Slovakia in May?
Nitra is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 22°C (71°F) in May; Poprad is the coolest at 17°C (63°F).
Warmest
22°
Nitra
Coolest
17°
Poprad
Driest
59 mm
Nitra

May in Slovakia ranges from 17°C (63°F) in Poprad to 22°C (71°F) in Nitra — a spread of 5 degrees across the country. On average it is 5.5 °C (10 °F) warmer than April. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Bratislava, Košice, and Nitra.

Weather in May by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Nitra 22° 9° 59 mm — 74
Trnava 21° 9° 63 mm — 73
Bratislava 21° 10° 60 mm — 72
Piešťany 21° 9° 63 mm — 72
Košice 20° 9° 70 mm — 68
Partizánske 21° 8° 66 mm — 68
Trenčín 20° 8° 69 mm — 66
Zvolen 20° 8° 73 mm — 66
Prešov 19° 8° 75 mm — 63
Banská Bystrica 20° 7° 76 mm — 60
Banská Štiavnica 19° 7° 82 mm — 59
Bardejov 19° 7° 80 mm — 59
Žilina 19° 7° 85 mm — 57
Ružomberok 18° 6° 93 mm — 52
Levoča 18° 7° 88 mm — 51
Poprad 17° 6° 77 mm — 48

Public holidays in May

  • International Workers' Day
  • Day of victory over fascism
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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Slovakia in May?

Average daytime highs range from 17° in Poprad to 22° in Nitra.