Monthly climate guide
Bratislava weather in December
Expect cold weather in Bratislava in December: afternoons reach about 5°C (40°F), while nights drop to around -1°C (30°F). Around 39 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than November and 2°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -1°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- In Bratislava, December is early winter.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 80%.
- December is among Bratislava's three coolest months.
Avg high
5°C
40°F
Avg low
-1°C
30°F
Rainfall
39 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
90%
relative
Sky
80%
cloud · often cloudy
Bratislava weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | -3°C / 26°F | 40 mm | 89% | 81% |
| February | 5°C / 42°F | -2°C / 28°F | 38 mm | 85% | 75% |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 1°C / 34°F | 33 mm | 77% | 63% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 6°C / 42°F | 34 mm | 70% | 59% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 79 mm | 68% | 64% |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 67 mm | 62% | 62% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 17°C / 62°F | 69 mm | 57% | 60% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 17°C / 62°F | 59 mm | 58% | 53% |
| September | 23°C / 74°F | 12°C / 53°F | 70 mm | 66% | 60% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 7°C / 44°F | 56 mm | 78% | 68% |
| November | 10°C / 49°F | 3°C / 37°F | 41 mm | 87% | 75% |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | -1°C / 30°F | 39 mm | 90% | 80% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December a good time to visit Bratislava?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bratislava →Other Slovakia cities in December
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Bratislava in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bratislava?
December is cool in Bratislava, with highs around 5°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Bratislava in December?
Average highs are about 5°C (40°F) and average lows about -1°C (30°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bratislava in December?
Bratislava typically gets around 39 mm of rain in December — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bratislava (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.