Best Time to Visit

The climate is generally continental, with short, hot summers and cold winters. The greatest time to visit Slovakia is in the spring when the days warm up quickly and the weather remains lovely and mild for the majority of May. It's also blossom season, which means the fruit trees that border so many Slovak roadways are in full bloom. Autumn is also a good time to visit, as the weather is usually clear and stable for days on end in September and October. Because Slovakia is extensively forested, this is also an excellent time to enjoy the changing colors of the foliage.

Winter is a great season to visit Bratislava because the city is covered with snow. Apart from the High Tatras, most of the nation has little to offer in the winter, and most attractions are closed between November and March. Summer is, of course, still the busiest season for visitors. Temperatures are unquestionably at an all-time high, with the occasional heat wave pushing readings well above 30°C.