Žilina
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Žilina month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Žilina are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and July the wettest (about 108 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.1 | -4.2 | 66 | 3.8 |
| February | 5.4 | -2.5 | 70 | 5.2 |
| March | 9.6 | -0.3 | 46 | 7.9 |
| April | 14.0 | 3.5 | 58 | 9.2 |
| May | 18.0 | 7.5 | 94 | 10.7 |
| June | 23.3 | 12.7 | 94 | 12.7 |
| July | 24.2 | 13.8 | 108 | 12.1 |
| August | 24.5 | 14.0 | 98 | 11.3 |
| September | 19.9 | 10.2 | 94 | 8.9 |
| October | 14.2 | 5.7 | 78 | 6.5 |
| November | 8.0 | 1.4 | 65 | 4.4 |
| December | 3.5 | -1.9 | 68 | 3.0 |
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Research updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026Past and future events in Žilina
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Previously
- Documented history · 1208
However, the first written reference to Žilina was in 1208 as terra de Selinan.
- Documented history · 1918
From the second half of the 10th century until 1918, it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary.
- Documented history · 1300
The city started to develop around 1300, and, according to records in 1312, it was already a town.
- Documented history · 1321
In 1321, King Charles I made Žilina a free royal town.
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01 · OverviewŽilina, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Žilina took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Žilina
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Žilina
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Žilina
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Žilina
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Žilina
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01 · Q&AWhere is Žilina located and what are its coordinates?
Žilina is situated in Slovakia at geographic coordinates 49.2231, 18.7394 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Žilina?
Žilina has a recorded population of approximately 81,219 and observes the Europe/Bratislava time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Žilina?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Žilina include sk, hu, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Žilina?
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