Climate Insights for Žilina

The climate in Žilina is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1012mm of precipitation falls per year. Žilina receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Žilina 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 184cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Žilina 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 -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Žilina is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1012mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 118mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 55mm. That's 63mm 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 184cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 52cm.

Žilina is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.

It is currently autumn in Žilina, which began on September 23, 2026. Žilina is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Žilina is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 90mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Žilina 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.