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.
Velká Javořina at a Glance#
About Velká Javořina#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Velká Javořina#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -1° | -10° | 53 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 51 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Acceptable | -3° - 4° | -5° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 0° - 9° | 1° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 8° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 4.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 4.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 3° - 9° | 3° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 3° | -5° | 70 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 0° | -9° | 73 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |