Month guide · Bratislava · Slovakia
Bratislava in November
What November is really like in Bratislava: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9.2 hours of daylight. Damp and grey until the Christmas markets open towards the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Bratislava: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (15°C (59°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 3°C (37°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:59
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:14
- Daylight
- About 9.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Grape harvest and wine festivals in September, colourful forests in October and grey days by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- St Martin's young-wine tastings (around 11 November)
- Christmas markets open (usually late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Nature · Koliba and Kamzík
Kamzík TV Tower and Bratislava Forest Park
Take the bus up to Koliba, walk to the tower, then hike down through Železná studienka.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
Gallery · Čunovo
Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum
A contemporary art museum on the tip of a peninsula in the Danube, about 20 km south of the centre near Čunovo.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
Garden · Castle Hill and Palisády
Grassalkovich Palace and Presidential Garden
Look out for the honour guard in front of the palace on Hodžovo námestie.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- History
Park · Petržalka
Janko Kráľ Park
Laid out in the 18th century on the right bank of the Danube, this is often described as one of the oldest public parks in Central Europe.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 2°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Bratislava?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Bratislava in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Bratislava?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Damp and grey until the Christmas markets open towards the end of the month.
+How warm is Bratislava in November?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bratislava in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.