When to go · Žilina

Žilina in October

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

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Low; Slovakia overall
Prices: Low; Slovakia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodSlovakia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep for hiking; Dec for the Christmas market). 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

ŽilinaHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 10 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 Žilina, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 10 (better)
May: 12
Crowds
Oct: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0

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

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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