Kežmarský štít

Mountain High Tatras peak, popular mountaineering summit

A High Tatras summit near Kežmarok, Kežmarský štít attracts mountaineers for steep routes, exposed ridges and panoramic alpine views.

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Kežmarský štít
49.1993, 20.2203
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Best Time to Visit Kežmarský štít #

Aim for the summer months (June-September) for the safest and most accessible climbing and hiking conditions in the High Tatras.

Summer hiking season (best for climbs)
June-September · ~5-15°C (varies with elevation)
Warmer, more stable mountain weather and snow-free trails on many routes - the prime time for hiking and alpine access.
Winter (alpine conditions)
December-March · ~-10-0°C
Cold with substantial snow and ice; suitable only for winter mountaineering with proper equipment and experience.
Shoulder seasons
April-May & October · ~0-10°C
Unpredictable conditions with possible late or early snow - quieter than summer but can be tricky for exposed routes.

Weather & Climate near Kežmarský štít #

Climate

Kežmarský štít's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1581 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -6°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
8.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – -1°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 6°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 9°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

202 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 11°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

198 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.6h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 11°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 7°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
7.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -5°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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