Bratislava Castle Bratislavský hrad
Bratislava Castle is a castle and building complex located in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is built in Gothic architecture style in the Little Carpathians and dates its inception to 1431. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Slovakia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 26 °C and lows are 16 °C, with rain on about 11 days per month. January is the coldest month, with daily highs of 2 °C and lows of -4 °C. The nearest airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava, located 9 km away, and the site is 1 km from the capital.
Nearby sights include St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava at 0.4 km, Most SNP at 0.5 km, Grassalkovich Palace at 1 km, Blue Church at 1.3 km, and Vienna Central Cemetery at 49.1 km. The site is open Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 22:00. Adult admission is 14. Wheelchair access is not available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 38 | 37 | 44 | 39 | 63 | 68 | 64 | 70 | 65 | 42 | 52 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
