Month guide · Bratislava · Slovakia
Bratislava in September
What September is really like in Bratislava: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Pudelek (Marcin Szala), CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Bratislava. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Warm days and the grape harvest in the Small Carpathians make this one of the best months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Bratislava: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with August (27°C (81°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:05
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- Grape-harvest festivals in Pezinok and Modra (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Viewpoint · Danube
UFO observation deck, Most SNP
Time your visit for sunset, when the castle and the Old Town light up below, and book ahead if you want a restaurant table.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Iconic
- Couples
- After dark
- Architecture
Castle · Devín
Devín Castle
The ruins of Devín Castle stand on a cliff where the Morava flows into the Danube, on the border with Austria, about 10 km west of the centre.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Photo spot
Historic site · Castle Hill and Palisády
Slavín War Memorial
Walk up through the villa streets above Palisády; it is quiet here even when the Old Town is full.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
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Nature · Koliba and Kamzík
Kamzík TV Tower and Bratislava Forest Park
The Kamzík TV tower rises from the wooded hills of the Small Carpathians above the city, with a restaurant and viewing platform near the top.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 11°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Bratislava?
It is one of the best months to visit Bratislava. Warm days and the grape harvest in the Small Carpathians make this one of the best months to visit.
+How warm is Bratislava in September?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bratislava in September?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.