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 at a Glance#

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.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -13° - -7° -20° 94 mm overcast 96% 9.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h
February Poor -13° - -7° -20° 95 mm overcast 95% 8.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.9h
March Poor -11° - -6° -17° 101 mm overcast 91% 8.1 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Poor -8° - -2° -12° 126 mm partly cloudy 83% 7.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.6h
May Poor -3° - 5° -4° 166 mm overcast 82% 6.3 m/s 1.1 high 15.2h
June Poor 0° - 8° 0° 209 mm overcast 81% 6.1 m/s 1.4 high 16.0h
July Poor 2° - 10° 2° 201 mm partly cloudy 79% 6.1 m/s 1.4 high 15.6h
August Acceptable 3° - 10° 3° 189 mm partly cloudy 77% 5.6 m/s 1.2 high 14.2h
September Poor -1° - 6° -3° 144 mm partly cloudy 82% 7.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.4h
October Poor -4° - 2° -7° 108 mm partly cloudy 88% 7.7 m/s 0.3 low 10.6h
November Poor -8° - -3° -14° 124 mm overcast 93% 8.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
December Poor -11° - -6° -18° 121 mm overcast 95% 9.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.0h

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