Climate Insights for Banská Bystrica

The climate in Banská Bystrica is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 998 mm of precipitation falls per year. Banská Bystrica receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Banská Bystrica is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 148cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Banská Bystrica is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 39.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Banská Bystrica receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Banská Bystrica is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 58in accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Banská Bystrica vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Banská Bystrica vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 27°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Banská Bystrica is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 998 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 123 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 58 mm. That's 65 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 148cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.Banská Bystrica is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.3 in. That's 2.6 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 58in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 16in.

Banská Bystrica is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Banská Bystrica is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Banská Bystrica based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Banská Bystrica based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.