Bratislava Weather History
Slovakia · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Bratislava sits 5360km from the equator, 131m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 38.0°C, set 2026-08-04, its record low -29.1°C, set 1985-01-07.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bratislava
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Bratislava?
The highest temperature in this record for Bratislava is 38.0°C, measured on 2026-08-04. That is a recorded daily value from Bratislava's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Bratislava?
The lowest temperature in this record for Bratislava is -29.1°C, measured on 1985-01-07. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Bratislava get a year?
Bratislava averages 625mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 111 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Bratislava?
On 2007-09-07, 66.3mm fell on Bratislava, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 11% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Bratislava get a year?
Bratislava averages 3065 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Bratislava?
Across the summer months Bratislava averages a daytime high near 25.4°C, while winter nights average -2.3°C. The seasons here are set from Bratislava's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Bratislava?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Bratislava is 52 km/h, on 1990-03-01. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
