Kotlový štít

Mountain High Tatras peak with steep alpine terrain

High Tatra summit in Slovakia offering alpine routes and scrambles; frequented by experienced hikers and mountaineers for high-altitude views.

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Kotlový štít
49.1617, 20.1367

Best Time to Visit Kotlový štít #

Best visited in summer for accessible hiking and minimal snow on mountain routes; winters are cold and snowy.

Summer (hiking season)
June-September · ~5-15°C at altitude (warmer in valleys)
The most comfortable period for trekking and scrambling with minimal snow on higher routes and long daylight.
Winter
December-March · ~-15--5°C
Snowy and cold-suitable for winter mountaineering and ski touring for experienced parties with avalanche awareness.
Shoulder seasons
April-May, October-November · ~-5-8°C
Unpredictable conditions with possible snow at higher elevations-good for experienced hikers expecting mixed terrain.

Weather & Climate near Kotlový štít #

Climate

Kotlový štít'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 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1678 mm/year), wettest in June.

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

January

January is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -7°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
9.5 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 -13°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -7°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
8.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (209 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

209 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (201 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

201 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.4
UV Index
High
15.6h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
7.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
9.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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