Velká Javořina

Mountain Border mountain between Slovakia and Czech Republic

Velká Javořina crowns the White Carpathians on the Czech-Slovak border; hikers follow marked trails to its meadowed summit for broad hill‑country views and cross‑border walking.

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Velká Javořina is a prominent peak in the White Carpathians mountain range on the border between Slovakia and the Czech Republic, reaching roughly 970 metres above sea level. It is known as one of the higher summits in the range and is popular with hikers for its accessible trails and open summit areas.

Hiking routes ascend from surrounding villages on both the Slovak and Czech sides, and the peak sits within a landscape of mixed forest and mountain meadows. The area forms part of broader cross-border natural landscapes that are used for day hikes and nature outings.

The mountain sits along the Slovak-Czech border in western Slovakia and is part of a continuous ridge line that defines this section of the White Carpathians.

  • Elevation: The summit reaches roughly 970 metres in elevation, making it one of the higher peaks of the White Carpathians range.
Velká Javořina
48.8573, 17.6743
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Best Time to Visit Velká Javořina #

Best during summer for straightforward hiking; spring and autumn offer cooler conditions and fewer people, while winter is snowy and cold.

Summer (hiking season)
June-August · 10-20 °C
Warmest and most stable weather for hiking and panoramic views; trails are busiest in July and August.
Spring/Autumn
May & September-October · 5-15 °C
Cooler but pleasant for trekking; fewer visitors and good wildflower or autumn-colour displays.
Winter
December-February · -5-5 °C
Cold with regular snow at higher elevations - suitable for experienced winter hikers with proper gear.

Weather & Climate near Velká Javořina #

Climate

Velká Javořina's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (898 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° – -1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – 0°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 4°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 9°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 17°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 19°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 19°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 14°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° – 0°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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