Bratislava
Capital of Slovakia
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and has a population of 480902 in 2025. Visitors come to see its notable landmarks, including Bratislava Castle and St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava.
What to see
The city features several prominent architectural and historical sights. Key locations include Bratislava Castle, St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava, and the Blue Church. Visitors can also view Grassalkovich Palace and Most SNP.
When to go
Daily highs and lows vary across the year. January sees daily highs of 2 °C and lows of -4 °C with 38 mm of rain on about 10 days. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 16 °C. July has 64 mm of rain on about 11 days, and August has 70 mm of rain on about 11 days. May experiences the highest number of rainy days, with 63 mm of rain on about 14 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava, located 8 km away.
Top sights in Bratislava
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 Bratislava (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Chatam Sofer Memorial
- Franciscan Church, Bratislava
- Michael's Gate
- Primate's Palace, Bratislava
- Roland Fountain
- Slavín
- Slovak National Gallery
- Slovak Radio Building