SeasonMapStarý Smokovec weather in December
Slovakia
December in Starý Smokovec: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Starý Smokovec · #1108 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Starý Smokovec climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 0°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 91% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.3 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 39.3 cm / 15.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Starý Smokovec in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Starý Smokovec's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherStarý Smokovec's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Starý Smokovec in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
High trails closed for winter
1 Nov – 15 Jun · usuallyThe national park shuts its high marked trails, saddles and peaks from the start of November until the middle of June, for avalanche safety and the chamois. Hut approaches stay open; the ridges do not. Source ↗
- Season
Ski season
10 Dec – 5 Apr · usuallyThe Tatra resorts either side of the village run from about mid-December to early April, small areas by Alpine standards but cheap and rarely queued. Wind on the tops closes the upper lifts often. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 39 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Starý Smokovec — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Starý Smokovec?
Starý Smokovec in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Starý Smokovec?
- December in Starý Smokovec: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Starý Smokovec on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Starý Smokovec in December?
- In December, Starý Smokovec averages a daily high of -0.3°C and a low of -5.8°C, with about 60.7 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Starý Smokovec in December?
- Starý Smokovec has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.
- Does it snow in Starý Smokovec in December?
- Starý Smokovec sees roughly 39.3 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: Kraków's Nativity crib competition around 1–8 Dec, and Budapest's Advent markets around 14 Nov – 1 Jan.