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Banská Bystrica in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (hiking); Dec–Feb for snow). Across Slovakia: Autumn colour; high trails close on 31 October.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
14°C (57°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Slovakia overall
Prices
Low
Slovakia overall

Verdict

GoodSlovakia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (hiking); Dec–Feb for snow). Across Slovakia: Autumn colour; high trails close on 31 October.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Banská BystricaHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Slovakia overall
Low
Prices · Slovakia overall
Low

Slovakia overall: Autumn colour; high trails close on 31 October.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Banská Bystrica, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)

    Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 9

    Jan: 9

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (hiking); Dec–Feb for snow). Across Slovakia: Autumn colour; high trails close on 31 October.

January: Inside Banská Bystrica's best window: May–Sep (hiking); Dec–Feb for snow.

Banská Bystrica: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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