Košice, Slovakia experiences average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Košice, Slovakia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Košice, Slovakia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.1/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 14°C / 6°C
Feels Like 13°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 69 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 77%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 7 days
Frost Days 15 days
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Avg Low16°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
-4°C
January
Avg High2°C
Rain8days
Driest Month
8days
January
Avg High2°C
Avg Low-4°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
April (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:33
Daylight 16.1h
Sunset 20:41
Live conditions—
Košice on the map · live conditions
Košice, Slovakia
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovakia
- City
- Košice
- Population
- 225K
- Coordinates
- 48.71°, 21.26°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 13 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 3°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 2°C / -4°C . Feb: 5°C / -2°C . Mar: 10°C / 0°C . Apr: 15°C / 5°C . May: 19°C / 9°C . Jun: 25°C / 15°C . Jul: 26°C / 16°C . Aug: 26°C / 16°C . Sep: 21°C / 12°C . Oct: 14°C / 6°C . Nov: 7°C / 2°C . Dec: 3°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 37 mm. Feb: 41 mm. Mar: 48 mm. Apr: 61 mm. May: 93 mm. Jun: 98 mm. Jul: 114 mm. Aug: 88 mm. Sep: 86 mm. Oct: 65 mm. Nov: 60 mm. Dec: 42 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 85%. Feb: 81%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 69%. May: 71%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 70%. Aug: 71%. Sep: 76%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 89%. Dec: 89%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 11 days. Feb: 9 days. Mar: 3 days. Apr: 2 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 4 days. Dec: 10 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jun 2025 · 26°C | Jul · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -3°C | Jan · -4°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 162 mm | Jul · 114 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 17 km/h | Apr · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / -4°C | -2°C / -8°C | 8days (37 mm) Wet | 4.1h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 5°C / -2°C | 2°C / -6°C | 9days (41 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 81% Humid | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 10°C / 0°C | 7°C / -3°C | 9days (48 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 73% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 15°C / 5°C | 13°C / 2°C | 11days (61 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 69% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 19°C / 9°C | 18°C / 7°C | 14days (93 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 5.6 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 25°C / 15°C | 26°C / 15°C | 13days (98 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 17°C | 14days (114 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 17°C | 12days (88 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 21°C / 12°C | 20°C / 11°C | 10days (86 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 76% Humid | 4.1 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 14°C / 6°C | 12°C / 4°C | 9days (65 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 7°C / 2°C | 5°C / -1°C | 10days (60 mm) Wet | 3.7h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 3°C / -2°C | -1°C / -5°C | 9days (42 mm) Wet | 2.9h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Košice are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Košice, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Košice is July, with average daytime highs of 26°C (79°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Košice is January, with average overnight lows of -4°C (25°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Košice is July, averaging 114mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Košice runs through May, July, June, August, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Košice.
Košice receives approximately 95 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Košice.
The least favorable months to visit Košice are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Košice is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Košice is 77%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Košice receives snow. Months with snowfall average 7 snow days and 10 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 15 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Košice are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Košice averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 64%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Košice is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Košice has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Košice ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 13°C (55°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Košice. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Excellent.
For June in Košice, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 25°C (77°F) and 13 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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