Bratislava
A castle on a hill that looks like an upturned table, an old town small enough to properly finish in an afternoon, and a river cruise that puts Vienna within reach for the day if one capital is not enough.
The best time to visit Bratislava is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 16°C (62°F). Local time there is 04:55 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 15°C · rain 38mm · 13.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C40°F | 43mm1.7in | 8.8h8.8h | |
| February | 9°C47°F | 30mm1.2in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| March | 12°C53°F | 23mm0.9in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 15°C60°F | 38mm1.5in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 19°C67°F | 79mm3.1in | 15.2h15.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C79°F | 73mm2.9in | 16.0h16.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 28°C82°F | 51mm2.0in | 15.7h15.7h | |
| August | 27°C80°F | 70mm2.8in | 14.3h14.3h | |
| September | 22°C72°F | 60mm2.4in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 17°C62°F | 53mm2.1in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| November | 10°C50°F | 54mm2.1in | 9.1h9.1h | |
| December | 5°C42°F | 60mm2.4in | 8.4h8.4h |
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When is the best time to visit Bratislava?
The best time to visit Bratislava is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 16°C (62°F).
How warm does Bratislava get?
Typical daytime highs in Bratislava are Mar–May 16°C (60°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (62°F), Dec–Feb 6°C (43°F).
Is Bratislava expensive?
On the ground, Bratislava is cheap.
What sort of trip is Bratislava good for?
Bratislava is good for history and culture, relaxing holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is Bratislava?
The wettest month in Bratislava is May at 79mm (3.1in), the driest March at 23mm (0.9in), with a monthly average of 53mm (2.1in).
What plug do I need for Bratislava?
Bratislava uses type C, E sockets at 230 V.
