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 at a Glance#

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.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -12° - -6° -18° 86 mm overcast 96% 8.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h
February Poor -12° - -7° -19° 86 mm overcast 95% 7.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.9h
March Poor -10° - -4° -16° 92 mm overcast 91% 7.3 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Poor -6° - -1° -10° 118 mm partly cloudy 83% 6.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.6h
May Poor -2° - 6° -2° 158 mm overcast 82% 5.7 m/s 1.1 high 15.2h
June Poor 1° - 9° 2° 202 mm overcast 81% 5.5 m/s 1.4 high 16.0h
July Acceptable 3° - 11° 4° 198 mm partly cloudy 79% 5.5 m/s 1.4 high 15.6h
August Acceptable 4° - 11° 4° 181 mm partly cloudy 77% 5.1 m/s 1.2 high 14.2h
September Poor 0° - 7° -1° 137 mm partly cloudy 82% 6.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.4h
October Poor -3° - 3° -6° 101 mm partly cloudy 88% 6.9 m/s 0.3 low 10.6h
November Poor -8° - -3° -13° 113 mm overcast 93% 7.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
December Poor -11° - -5° -17° 109 mm overcast 95% 8.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.0h

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