Bratislava in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +37°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 22 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Bratislava;
Average weather
☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bratislava has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Bratislava in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bratislava for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +43°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +57°F during the day and a minimum of +18°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°F to +46°F.
Is Bratislava warm or cold in December?
Bratislava is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +30°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Bratislava, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bratislava in December
Bratislava weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+37°F
+36°F
Min. temperature
+12°F
-2°F
-15°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+63°F
+66°F
Rainfall
37 mm
22 mm
14 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
82%
84%
82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
4
Cloudy days
13
14
15
Rainy days
10
7
5
Snowy days
3
7
8
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +46°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 37 mm to 22 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in November to 3 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Bratislava in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Bratislava is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Bratislava based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 29%, leading to total precipitation of around 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bratislava wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Bratislava based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 3%, for a monthly total of around 62 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Bratislava.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Bratislava?
This is the weather in Bratislava in December 2023:
1 December
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+34°F
2 December
🌨️
+37°F
3 December
☀️
+29°F
4 December
☀️
+33°F
5 December
☁️
+32°F
6 December
🌫️
+36°F
7 December
☁️
+39°F
8 December
☁️
+35°F
9 December
🌫️
+33°F
10 December
🌫️
+34°F
11 December
🌫️
+37°F
12 December
☀️
+50°F
13 December
🌫️
+41°F
14 December
☁️
+46°F
15 December
☁️
+43°F
16 December
☀️
+45°F
17 December
☀️
+47°F
18 December
☀️
+45°F
19 December
🌫️
+37°F
20 December
☀️
+44°F
21 December
🌧️
+45°F
22 December
☀️
+46°F
23 December
🌫️
+41°F
24 December
🌧️
+51°F
25 December
☀️
+58°F
26 December
☁️
+53°F
27 December
☁️
+53°F
28 December
☁️
+46°F
29 December
🌫️
+48°F
30 December
☀️
+55°F
31 December
☁️
+46°F
In December 2023 Bratislava had 10 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bratislava climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bratislava in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+55°F) and the highest in 2023 (+62°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 321 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 777 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bratislava in December:
Is December a good time to visit Bratislava?
It’s always a good time to visit Bratislava, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bratislava in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Bratislava rainy in December?
Bratislava is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Bratislava in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bratislava in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bratislava, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.