Branisko (mountain range) Mountains
Mountain range in eastern Slovakia with forested peaks
The Branisko range east of the Tatras offers gentle ridges, karst features and marked hiking trails; visitors come for day hikes and winter cross‑country skiing on local slopes.
Branisko (mountain range) at a Glance#
Address: Branisko mountain range, Prešov Region, Slovakia
How to Get to Branisko (mountain range)#
Access from the town of Prešov via regional roads; local buses run to villages on the range’s flanks and then trails climb to the ridge. Driving is the fastest and most flexible option.
Tips for Visiting Branisko (mountain range)#
- Use local hiking maps; trails through the Branisko range can be steep and poorly marked in places.
- Aim for early morning summits to avoid afternoon thunderstorms, common in summer.
Best Time to Visit Branisko (mountain range)#
Summer and early autumn are best for hiking; winter is for experienced mountaineers with proper equipment.
Weather & Climate near Branisko (mountain range)#
Branisko (mountain range)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (928 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 50 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 0° | -9° | 41 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 4° | -4° | 48 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 1° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 101 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 17° | 13° | 132 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| July | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.6h |
| August | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.2h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 62 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -1° | -8° | 55 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |