Weather in Nitra, Slovakia 🇸🇰
Live weather in Nitra, currently 16°C with overcast. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Nitra is in Slovakia — see weather across all major cities in Slovakia, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
16.0°C
feels like 10.9°C
Overcast
Current Weather in Nitra, Slovakia Updated at 8:00 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 58% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 23.8 kph (329°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1025.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 100% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 1.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:12 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 07:19 PM |
What is the weather like in Nitra right now?
Nitra is comfortable at 16°C this hour, overcast skies overhead. Thick cloud is keeping the light flat and even. Factor in the chill and it feels closer to 11°C. A steady breeze is blowing at 24 kph from the west.
Air quality is good right now (US EPA index 1, PM2.5 5) — fine for outdoor exercise. UV is low at 1 — no sun protection needed today. Sunrise was 06:12 AM, sunset is 07:19 PM: 13h 7m of light in Nitra.
Rain is unlikely — about a 3% chance, 0 mm at most. The warmest part of the day lands near 4pm at around 24°C. That's right in line with the usual September average for Nitra.
Temperatures stay fairly flat this week, near 26°C most afternoons. Today's high stays well short of Nitra's record for the date, 34°C.
Ideal conditions in Nitra today — get out and enjoy it.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Nitra, Slovakia 🇸🇰
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Nitra, Slovakia 🇸🇰 Today
Air Quality Index in Nitra, Slovakia 🇸🇰 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 157.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 56.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 2.3 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 0.8 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 4.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 8.9 µg/m³ |
About Nitra
Nitra, one of Slovakia’s oldest cities, sits in the western part of the country along the banks of the Nitra River, cradled by the fertile Danubian Lowland. This compact city is dominated by the imposing Nitra Castle, which perches on a hilltop above the old town, where cobblestone streets wind past baroque churches and the medieval Piarist monastery. The vibe is quietly historic yet lively, with a youthful energy from the local university and a calendar full of festivals. Surrounded by gentle hills and vineyards, Nitra feels both grounded and elevated, a place where centuries of trade, religion, and culture have converged in a distinctly Slovak way.
Under the Köppen Dfb classification, Nitra experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. Summers are pleasantly warm, with July highs around 24–26°C, but afternoon thunderstorms are common, bringing brief downpours. Winters are cold and often snowy, with January temperatures hovering between –5 and 0°C, though occasional cold snaps can push them lower. Rainfall is spread fairly evenly throughout the year, with slightly wetter months in late spring and early summer. Humidity is moderate, rarely oppressive in summer but noticeable during snowy winters. Packing requires versatility: lightweight layers and a rain jacket for summer, and a warm coat, hat, gloves, and waterproof boots for winter.
The best time to visit weather-wise is late spring, from mid-May to June, when temperatures are mild, the landscape is green, and rain is manageable. Early autumn, especially September, also offers comfortable days and fewer crowds. Notable weather phenomena include frequent autumn and winter fog, which can settle thickly in the lowlands, and genuine snow cover from December through February, occasionally disrupting travel but transforming the castle into a wintry postcard. No hurricane or monsoon threats exist here, but the occasional strong wind from the east, akin to a mild foehn effect, can raise temperatures suddenly in winter.
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