Pyšný štít

Mountain High Tatra mountain peak in Slovakia's Tatras

An alpine summit in Slovakia’s High Tatras within the Prešov Region. The peak attracts experienced hikers and climbers for high‑altitude routes and mountain panoramas.

Pyšný štít
Pyšný štít (Pyšný štít), High Tatras region, Slovakia
49.1971, 20.2085

How to Get to Pyšný štít #

Pyšný štít is reached from trailheads in the High Tatras national area. Common access points include towns like Poprad or Zakopane on the Polish side with onward transport to mountain trailheads. Local hiking maps and national park offices provide detailed routes and current conditions.

Tips for Visiting Pyšný štít #

  • Start early-the ascent can be strenuous and mountain weather changes quickly.
  • Use marked trails and local park information; some routes cross alpine meadows that can be boggy after rain.
  • Bring binoculars for views into the Tatra and Belianske Tatry ranges-clear days reward the effort.

Best Time to Visit Pyšný štít #

Summer offers the best hiking conditions; autumn gives clearer views with fewer people; winter is for experienced climbers.

Summer
June-September · 5°C to 20°C (41°F-68°F)
Hiking season with accessible trails and alpine meadows in bloom.
Autumn
September-October · 0°C to 15°C (32°F-59°F)
Fewer tourists and clear air; risk of early snow at higher elevations.
Winter
December-March · -15°C to -2°C (5°F-28°F)
Serious winter conditions-avalanches and deep snow make ascents for experienced mountaineers only.

Weather & Climate near Pyšný štít #

Climate

Pyšný 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 (1668 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 -13°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
9.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° -8°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
8.7 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. Regular rainfall (99 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
8.0 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 (123 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
6.2 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 (210 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

210 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 (203 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

203 mm
Rainfall
6.0 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 (188 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
5.5 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 -1°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
6.9 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 (105 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
7.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -4°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
8.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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