Early February 1 February
37°F
Typical afternoon high
36% historical wet-day frequency
Slovakia · Mountains
Central Slovakia
in February.
Is February a good time?
Cold days.
More overnight stays than January.
February averages 41°F afternoons, with about 9 rain days. Later February is typically warmer.
- Afternoons
- 41°F
- Rain days
- 9
- Visitor demand
- 76%of August peak
Historical Stredné Slovensko regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Banská Štiavnica; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
5.5/10 · scores & prioritiesThis weather score measures sightseeing comfort. Snow and ski conditions need a separate check.
What matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#12 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather4.4/10Fair
CrowdsBusy seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, busier than most of Europe this month
CostModeratefor Europe
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your February
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 41°F (5°C): a warm coat; nights around 25°F (−4°C): a winter coat, hat and gloves. Bring rain gear: about 9 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 10 hours of daylight.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 10 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 06:52 and sets about 17:01 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 25°F (−4°C); afternoons reach about 41°F (5°C). Expect rain on about 9 days in a typical February.
Typical afternoon
41°F (5°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Februarys
Night low
25°F (−4°C)
average daily minimum
Daylight
10h 09m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late February?
Late February is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 37°F on the 1st, versus 45°F on the 28th. Historical wet-day frequency falls from 36% to 26% between those dates.
Mid February 15 February
41°F
Typical afternoon high
33% historical wet-day frequency
Late February 28 February
45°F
Typical afternoon high
26% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesFebruary 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
February 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137° | 238° | 338° | 438° | 538° | 638° | 738° |
| 839° | 939° | 1039° | 1140° | 1240° | 1340° | 1441° |
| 1541° | 1641° | 1742° | 1842° | 1942° | 2043° | 2143° |
| 2243° | 2344° | 2444° | 2544° | 2645° | 2745° | 2845° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
Afternoons warm from about 38°F (3°C) in the first week to 44°F (7°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 26–39%. Local schools are out 15–19 February 2027.
Schools here are off 15–19 February 2027 (spring holidays). Elsewhere in February 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 42%, Netherlands 46%, Belgium 25%, Czechia 18%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Busy season. February averages 76% of August's overnight stays per day. More overnight stays than January.
Overnight stays across Stredné Slovensko do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, busier than most of Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
A little above usual. Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €45 per guest-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Historical hotel average
€45
2024–2025 monthly average; hotel revenue per guest-night; not a current booking quote. +6% vs this region's usual month.
Slovakia as a whole
Below EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 91 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
The historical regional amount comes from Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic, DATAcube cr3806qr: average price per guest-night (quarterly); the country price level is national. Hotel averages are not live booking quotes.
Year-to-year variation
How much does February vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 30°F (−1°C) and 49°F (10°C); in 7 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 41°F (5°C). Rain days ranged from 3 to 17; half the years had 7–13.
Rain days in each February
Rain days
9
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 15 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
4 of 28
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no February in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
3 of 28
rated very good or better
See every recorded FebruaryHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 38°F | 4 |
| 2012 | 30°F | 7 |
| 2013 | 38°F | 15 |
| 2014 | 46°F | 9 |
| 2015 | 40°F | 6 |
| 2016 | 45°F | 17 |
| 2017 | 43°F | 7 |
| 2018 | 35°F | 10 |
| 2019 | 44°F | 7 |
| 2020 | 44°F | 15 |
| 2021 | 41°F | 10 |
| 2022 | 43°F | 11 |
| 2023 | 40°F | 9 |
| 2024 | 49°F | 13 |
| 2025 | 40°F | 3 |
Checked against official climate averages for Sliac. How we check
Compare dates
January, February
or March?
| Typical conditions | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 36°F | 41°F | 50°F |
| Rain days | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Overnight demand | 58% | 76% | 50% |
January: Cooler afternoons and more rain days than February. Less overnight demand. January guide →
March: Warmer afternoons than February. Less overnight demand. March guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with February Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. February stays as your reference.
March to June and September to January have fewer overnight stays than February, with a similar or higher Weather score.
Your comparison
February or January?
Overnight stays are 58% of the busiest month.
Historical regional hotel revenue (2024–2025 monthly average): €45 per guest-night. An average, not a booking quote.
Read the January guide →| Typical conditions | February | January |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 41°F | 36°F |
| Nights | 25°F | 23°F |
| Rain days | 9 | 11 |
| Visitor season | Busy season | Moderate season |
| Overall / 10 | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Month rank | #12 | #11 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8 | #11 | 36°F | 23°F | 11 | 3.9 | Moderate season |
| February | 5.5 | #12 | 41°F | 25°F | 9 | 4.4 | Busy season |
| March | 7.0 | #8 | 50°F | 31°F | 8 | 5.8 | Moderate season |
| April | 8.0 | #4 | 60°F | 38°F | 8 | 7.1 | Moderate season |
| May | 8.0 | #3 | 67°F | 46°F | 12 | 7.9 | Moderate season |
| June | 8.2 | #1 | 75°F | 54°F | 9 | 8.7 | Moderate season |
| July | 7.3 | #5 | 78°F | 56°F | 12 | 8.4 | Peak season |
| August | 7.0 | #7 | 78°F | 56°F | 8 | 8.7 | Peak season |
| September | 8.2 | #2 | 69°F | 49°F | 8 | 8.4 | Moderate season |
| October | 7.2 | #6 | 57°F | 40°F | 9 | 6.5 | Moderate season |
| November | 6.6 | #9 | 46°F | 33°F | 8 | 4.9 | Moderate season |
| December | 6.1 | #10 | 39°F | 27°F | 10 | 4.1 | Moderate season |
Near here
Nearby places in February
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
Western Slovakiaabout 60 miles
Balanced Overall 6.6 · Good weather, 45°F (7°C) · Moderate season · Cost moderate
Northern Hungaryabout 70 miles
Balanced Overall 7.2 · Good weather, 45°F (7°C) · Moderate season · Cost cheap
Kraków & Lesser Polandabout 80 miles
Balanced Overall 5.7 · Fair weather, 41°F (5°C) · Steady all year · Cost moderate
BudapestHungary · about 90 miles
Balanced Overall 6.2 · Good weather, 46°F (8°C) · Steady all year · Cost moderate
ViennaAustria · about 140 miles
Balanced Overall 6.1 · Good weather, 46°F (8°C) · Steady all year · Cost moderate
Elsewhere in Europe
Better February weather than Central Slovakia
Central Slovakia's weather ranks 25 of 28 mountain regions this month. These mountain regions outside Slovakia have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Central Slovakia.
South Tyrol & the DolomitesItaly · about 400 miles
Good weather (5.4): 6°F warmer afternoons, 4 fewer rain days, quieter for its season (busy season), pricier
TrentinoItaly · about 430 miles
Good weather (5.5): 8°F warmer afternoons, 3 fewer rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season), pricier
Sofia & the southwestBulgaria · about 490 miles
Good weather (5.7): 7°F warmer afternoons, 4 fewer rain days, cheaper
TicinoSwitzerland · about 520 miles
Good weather (5.8): 9°F warmer afternoons, 5 fewer rain days, quieter for its season (low season), pricier
Western MacedoniaGreece · about 590 miles
Good weather (5.7): 9°F warmer afternoons, 2 fewer rain days, quieter for its season (moderate season), cheaper
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's busy season, 76% of the busiest month and 27% above its average month. That means about 18,000 overnight visitors on a typical February night across the region, 62% of them from Slovakia itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 7,300 more: 40 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 57 |
| How our weather was checked | Official climate averages for Sliac from the national weather service, every month: afternoon highs typically within 2°F (1.3°C), night lows within 2°F (1.2°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 14 |
| Busiest month here | August · 18 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 1.4% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 77th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 62% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 40 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 1.9% |
| Population used | 1.3 million |
| Statistical region | SK03 · Stredné Slovensko |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national; the first figure is regional (Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic, DATAcube cr3806qr: average price per guest-night (quarterly)). Full method · this region's data.