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Poprad weather & best time to visit

City break

Poprad at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 24°
Sunshine a year
2,030 h
Rain a year
798 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
668 m

Climate in Poprad

Poprad has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Poprad is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Poprad

The best time to visit Poprad is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. The wettest month is July with 114 mm of precipitation.

Poprad through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Poprad in spring

Mar – May

51

Fair

  • 7–18 °C by day
  • 6.5 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Poprad in summer

Jun – Aug

76

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Poprad in autumn

Sep – Nov

49

Fair

  • 7–18 °C by day
  • 4.6 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Poprad in winter

Dec – Feb

21

Poor

  • 1–3 °C by day
  • 3.1 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Poprad for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

50

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 5°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 8°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 6°

06:5817:51

Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:38–07:41 · evening 17:08–18:11
Blue hour
Morning 06:26–06:38 · evening 18:11–18:23

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Poprad compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°10°
Night-time low5°1°
Daylight11.7 h10.0 h

What is the weather like in Poprad in October?

In October, Poprad is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Poprad.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 54 min06:58 – 17:51
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
66 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Poprad

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Poprad: score 78 against 50. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Poprad
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score5078better
Daytime high13°24°
Night-time low3°11°
Sunshine4.6 h8.0 hbetter
Rainy days9better13
Rainfall57 mmbetter91 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Poprad month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

20January1° · 2.9 h

In January, Poprad is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in January
23February3° · 3.9 h

In February, Poprad is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in February
28March7° · 5.4 h

In March, Poprad is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in March
54April14° · 6.5 h

In April, Poprad is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in April
72May18° · 7.6 h

In May, Poprad is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in May
75June22° · 8.0 h

In June, Poprad is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in June
74July24° · 8.1 h

In July, Poprad is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in July
78August24° · 8.0 h

In August, Poprad is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in August
77September18° · 6.1 h

In September, Poprad is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in September
50October13° · 4.6 h

In October, Poprad is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in October
19November7° · 3.0 h

In November, Poprad is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in November
20December1° · 2.4 h

In December, Poprad is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poprad.

Poprad in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Poprad

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Frost below 0°
  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°

ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 13°Night 3°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan201°−7°2.9 h937
FebruaryFeb233°−6°3.9 h938
MarchMar287°−2°5.4 h943
AprilApr5414°2°6.5 h1264
MayMay7218°7°7.6 h1595
JuneJun7522°10°8.0 h1495
JulyJul7424°12°8.1 h15114
AugustAug7824°11°8.0 h1391
SeptemberSep7718°7°6.1 h1071
OctoberOct5013°3°4.6 h957
NovemberNov197°0°3.0 h954
DecemberDec201°−6°2.4 h939

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

49.06° N, 20.30° E · 668 m · Europe/Bratislava

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Poprad

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,030 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.6 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 42 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Poprad, 42 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Poprad: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
798 mm on 131 days
Wettest month
Jul · 114 mm
Driest month
Jan · 37 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 57 mm

In October, Poprad has about 9 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Poprad

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 55 min
Fair skin
about 70 min
Light brown skin
about 95 min
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Poprad

How breezy and how cloudy Poprad is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Poprad typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
65 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 53 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 66 %Sunshine 4.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Poprad: mostly cloudy, with about 4.6 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Poprad

How often the day gets hot in Poprad (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
3 days
Hottest month
Aug · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 13 °C

In October, Poprad has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Snow
Snow

Snow in Poprad

When Poprad is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
23 days
Fresh snow a year
82 cm
Snowy months
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 2 cmChance of snow 6 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Poprad.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Poprad

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Poprad in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Poprad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    46

    Fair

    • 12 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    73

    Good

    • 19 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    77

    GoodBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    50

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    20

    Poor

    • 1 °C by day
    • 2.7 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 20 min
Distance
1,490 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Slovakia

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Slovak
Sockets
Type C, E · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+421
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Poprad vs Kežmarok

In October the holiday weather in Poprad and Kežmarok is about equally good (score 50 vs 49). During the day it is about as warm in Kežmarok as in Poprad.

Poprad vs Kežmarok, in October
in OctoberPopradKežmarok
Holiday weather score5049
Daytime high13°13°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days910
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberPoprad 13°Kežmarok 13°
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Ranking

Slovakia in October: the best places

In October, Poprad ranks 22 of 25 destinations in this country.

  1. Komárno17°70
  2. 2Dunajská Streda16°67
  3. 3Nitra16°65
  4. 4Bojnice16°64
  5. 5Bratislava16°64
  6. 6Piešťany16°62
  7. 7Trnava16°62
  8. 8Skalica15°62
  9. 22PopradThis page13°50
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  1. 88 % similar63BranRomania13°Best time: May – Oct
  2. 88 % similar49MurauAustria13°Best time: May – Sep
  3. 88 % similar40JihlavaCzechia12°Best time: May – Sep
  4. 87 % similar49HüttenbergAustria13°Best time: May – Sep

Frequently asked questions about Poprad

When is the best time to visit Poprad?

The best time to visit Poprad is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Poprad?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.

When does it rain most in Poprad?

The wettest month is July with 114 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 37 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Poprad get?

Poprad gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Poprad in?

Poprad is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Poprad?

A nonstop flight from London to Poprad takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,490 km.

Which school holidays are best for Poprad?

Poprad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 73, summer holidays 77, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 20.