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Žilina in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep for hiking; Dec for the Christmas market). Across Slovakia: Spring in Bratislava; mountains between ski and hiking seasons.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: Low; Slovakia overall
Prices: Low; Slovakia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSlovakia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep for hiking; Dec for the Christmas market). Across Slovakia: Spring in Bratislava; mountains between ski and hiking seasons.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

ŽilinaHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Slovakia overall: Low
Prices · Slovakia overall: Low

Slovakia overall: Spring in Bratislava; mountains between ski and hiking seasons.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11 (better)
May: 12
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–Sep for hiking; Dec for the Christmas market). Across Slovakia: Spring in Bratislava; mountains between ski and hiking seasons.

May: Inside Žilina's best window: May–Sep for hiking; Dec for the Christmas market.

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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