Končistá Mountain
High Slovak peak in the Prešov Region
A mountain peak in Slovakia's Prešov Region, Končistá draws hikers for alpine trails, rocky ridgelines and wide Tatras views; access comes from nearby mountain villages during the main hiking season.
Končistá at a Glance#
How to Get to Končistá#
Approaches are typically from nearby towns in the Prešov Region. Local roads and marked hiking paths lead to trailheads; public transport may serve larger nearby towns but final access often requires a taxi or private vehicle.
Tips for Visiting Končistá#
- Use local maps and marked alpine trails-mountain weather can obscure paths fast.
- Visit in summer to avoid snow and to enjoy alpine meadows.
- Pack light but include rain gear; afternoon storms are not unusual even in summer.
Best Time to Visit Končistá#
Končistá is best visited in the summer months for hiking and clearer trails; autumn provides a quieter alternative.
Weather & Climate near Končistá#
Končistá's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1620 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -6° | -19° | 89 mm | overcast | 96% | 9.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -7° | -19° | 91 mm | overcast | 95% | 8.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -11° - -5° | -16° | 96 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -7° - -1° | -11° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 6.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 6° | -3° | 161 mm | overcast | 82% | 6.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.2h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 9° | 1° | 203 mm | overcast | 81% | 5.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 3° | 196 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 184 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.2h |
| September | Poor | 0° - 7° | -1° | 140 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 3° | -6° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 7.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -8° - -3° | -13° | 119 mm | overcast | 93% | 8.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -5° | -17° | 115 mm | overcast | 95% | 9.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |
