Velký Lopeník | TravelDojo

Velký Lopeník is a mountain located on the border area between Slovakia and the Czech Republic within the White Carpathians/Slovak-Moravian Carpathians. It forms part of a cross-border ridge popular with walkers and is characterized by forested slopes and open meadows near the summit.

The peak is accessible from both countries via marked trails and is commonly visited by hikers seeking ridge walks and views over the surrounding countryside. There are border crossings on foot along the ridge in this rural mountain area.

Geographically it lies in the western Carpathian foothills, straddling the national boundary between Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Best Time to Visit Velký Lopeník #

Visit in summer for the easiest hiking conditions; shoulder seasons are quieter and winter can be snowy and challenging.

Summer (hiking)

June-August · 10-20 °C

Most accessible and comfortable time for walking the ridges and enjoying views; trails see the most visitors.

Shoulder seasons

May & September · 5-15 °C

Cooler, quieter and often very pleasant for hikes; fewer crowds than midsummer.

Winter

December-February · -5-5 °C

Snow and ice are common; winter routes require experience and appropriate equipment.

Weather & Climate near Velký Lopeník #

Climate

Velký Lopeník's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (858 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

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 (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-6° – -1°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-6° – 1°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 5°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 16°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

86 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

112 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

15.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

15.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 15°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 10°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-2° – 4°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

5.2 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 (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 0°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.2h daylight

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