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Bratislava Weather in August

Bratislava in August

The short of it: Bratislava in August averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 14 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 16° · rain 71 mm · daylight 14 h 18 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

Thirty years of records give Bratislava an average August high of 27°, a low of 16° and some 71 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 18 min in mid-August, 83 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Bratislava runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Staré Mesto, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Bratislava, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 18 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Staré MestoBratislava Region1 km WNW27°16°71 mm
PetržalkaBratislava Region3 km SSE27°15°69 mm
Karlova VesBratislava Region4 km W26°16°70 mm
Dlhé dielyBratislava Region5 km W26°16°70 mm
DúbravkaBratislava Region7 km NW26°15°74 mm
VrakuňaBratislava Region8 km E27°15°76 mm
Podunajské BiskupiceBratislava Region8 km ESE27°15°76 mm
Devínska Nová VesBratislava Region12 km NW26°15°75 mm

The Almanac · Bratislava Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Bratislava by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°41 mm12 km/h8 h 46 min✦✦✦
February6°-1°34 mm13 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
March10°2°39 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°38 mm13 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°11°67 mm13 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
June25°14°68 mm11 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
July27°16°82 mm11 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August27°16°71 mm10 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
September21°11°71 mm11 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October15°7°52 mm10 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November9°3°50 mm12 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
December4°-1°43 mm12 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bratislava in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bratislava in August?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 27°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Bratislava?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Bratislava in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 18 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 22 min in December to 16 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Bratislava in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bratislava in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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