The High Tatras
The smallest alpine range anywhere, jagged enough to look Himalayan in miniature, with glacial lakes to walk to in summer and a proper ski season that costs half what the Alps do.
The best time to visit The High Tatras is Jul–Sep, or Jan–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 20:47 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
January · high 2°C · rain 53mm · 8.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Poprad, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C35°F | 53mm2.1in | 8.6h8.6h | in the recommended window |
| February | 4°C39°F | 52mm2.0in | 10.1h10.1h | in the recommended window |
| March | 7°C45°F | 39mm1.5in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| April | 11°C51°F | 59mm2.3in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| May | 15°C60°F | 93mm3.7in | 15.3h15.3h | |
| June | 22°C71°F | 73mm2.9in | 16.2h16.2h | |
| July | 23°C73°F | 104mm4.1in | 15.8h15.8h | in the recommended window |
| August | 23°C73°F | 124mm4.9in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| September | 18°C65°F | 84mm3.3in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 14°C57°F | 58mm2.3in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| November | 7°C45°F | 67mm2.6in | 9.0h9.0h | |
| December | 3°C37°F | 62mm2.4in | 8.2h8.2h |
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When is the best time to visit The High Tatras?
The best time to visit The High Tatras is Jul–Sep, or Jan–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does The High Tatras get?
Typical daytime highs in The High Tatras are Mar–May 11°C (52°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (72°F), Sep–Nov 13°C (56°F), Dec–Feb 3°C (37°F).
Is The High Tatras expensive?
On the ground, The High Tatras is cheap.
What sort of trip is The High Tatras good for?
The High Tatras is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, ski and snow holidays.
How rainy is The High Tatras?
The wettest month in The High Tatras is August at 124mm (4.9in), the driest March at 39mm (1.5in), with a monthly average of 72mm (2.8in).
What plug do I need for The High Tatras?
The High Tatras uses type C, E sockets at 230 V.
