Best time to visit Slovakia
Winters can be long with snow hovering on the High Tatras as late as May or June sometimes. But January and February are pretty much guaranteed white, winter wonderlands.
Winter means you can follow tracks of different kinds, taking part in conservation vacations to monitor lynx, wolf and bear populations around February. Although temperatures hit the high 20°Cs in summer, hiking seasons aren’t until late April or May, to guarantee snow free routes. The elevated Tatranska Magistrala Walking Trail doesn’t open until mid-June and closes at the end of October.
Slovakia Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
-4
1
39
FEB
-2
4
39
MAR
1
9
37
APR
5
15
45
MAY
10
20
61
JUN
13
23
68
JUL
15
26
64
AUG
14
25
64
SEP
11
21
44
OCT
6
15
43
NOV
2
7
57
DEC
-2
3
45
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Winter family vacation in Slovakia, High Tatras
Action-packed family winter vacation in Slovakian High Tatras
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€899 to €1029
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Small group travel:
2018: 27 Dec
2019: 9 Feb, 16 Feb
2018: 27 Dec
2019: 9 Feb, 16 Feb
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Slovakia travel advice
Mountain trekking tips
Mountain trekking tips
Petr Ivánek from our leading Slovakia supplier, Slovakia Explorer, shares her Slovakia travel advice:
“If you are keen on exploring Slovakia´s mountainous landscapes don’t forget to bring good walking boots. In the early summer even the highest parts of the mountains are green, with the slopes providing plenty of food for the grazing chamois, bears and other wildlife that the Tatras are well known for. July and August are the warmest months with temperatures at times reaching 30°C with frequent storms, so don’t forget to pack sun cream and waterproof clothing.”
“If you are keen on exploring Slovakia´s mountainous landscapes don’t forget to bring good walking boots. In the early summer even the highest parts of the mountains are green, with the slopes providing plenty of food for the grazing chamois, bears and other wildlife that the Tatras are well known for. July and August are the warmest months with temperatures at times reaching 30°C with frequent storms, so don’t forget to pack sun cream and waterproof clothing.”
Keeping an open mind
Keeping an open mind
Tom Wilkinson, from our leading Slovakia supplier, Exodus:
“Slovakia often surprises and challenges people’s perceptions of that part of Europe. It is a fast developing country, with a younger generation keen to embrace the wider world. However there is a sense of ensuring the traditions of the past are cherished and not forgotten. There is huge variety from some of the more busy industrial towns to the traditional villages and the Tatra Mountains, including the beautiful High Tatras National Park where many of our trips are. Slovakia is also still very good value meaning you can enjoy your time there without breaking the bank.”
“Slovakia often surprises and challenges people’s perceptions of that part of Europe. It is a fast developing country, with a younger generation keen to embrace the wider world. However there is a sense of ensuring the traditions of the past are cherished and not forgotten. There is huge variety from some of the more busy industrial towns to the traditional villages and the Tatra Mountains, including the beautiful High Tatras National Park where many of our trips are. Slovakia is also still very good value meaning you can enjoy your time there without breaking the bank.”
Winter travel advice
Winter travel advice
Petr Ivánek from our leading Slovakia supplier, Slovakia Explorer:
“If you are a winter sports lover don’t forget to bring plenty of warm clothes. Temperatures during the winter are very cold as one might expect. Daytime temperatures in the mountains can range from -20 to 0°C. Temperatures drop considerably at higher altitudes and it is imperative that you come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.”
“If you are a winter sports lover don’t forget to bring plenty of warm clothes. Temperatures during the winter are very cold as one might expect. Daytime temperatures in the mountains can range from -20 to 0°C. Temperatures drop considerably at higher altitudes and it is imperative that you come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.”
Tips from our travelers
At Responsible Travel, we think the best people to advise our travelers are often... other travelers. They always return from our tours with packing tips, weather reports, ideas about what to do - and opinions about what not to.
We have selected some of the most useful Slovakia travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation.
We have selected some of the most useful Slovakia travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation.
... if you want to book at Christmas it is still fantastic, you just might need to be more flexible
- Paula Stevens
"Sense a wild nature, tracking along the mountains with snow shoes where nobody runs and take the exciting moments when you are following a fresh track of bear or lynx." - David Guixe
"Snow would probably be better during the February half term - but if you want to book at Christmas it is still fantastic, you just might need to be more flexible" - Paula Stevens
"Snow would probably be better during the February half term - but if you want to book at Christmas it is still fantastic, you just might need to be more flexible" - Paula Stevens
More about Slovakia
Our Slovakia travel guide reveals the best kept secrets of this little, landlocked country, from the phenomenal High Tatras Mountains, in the Carpathian mountain range, to the medieval capital of Bratislava.
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[Winter travel advice : Slovakia Explorer]
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