Climate Insights for Dolný Kubín

The climate in Dolný Kubín is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1100mm of precipitation falls per year. Dolný Kubín receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dolný Kubín 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Dolný Kubín experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Dolný Kubín vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°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.

Dolný Kubín is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1100mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 131mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 63mm. That's 68mm 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. Dolný Kubín receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 256cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Dolný Kubín is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Dolný Kubín, which began on June 21, 2026. Dolný Kubín 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dolný Kubín 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.