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Slovakia Map

Interactive map of Slovakia with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 47°F now🕔 1:32 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August and September👥 5.4 million

Summary

Slovakia is a country in Europe. Slovakia is a country in Europe with its capital at Bratislava. It has a population of about 5.4 million. The capital is Bratislava.

Right now it is 47°F (8°C) in Slovakia with mainly clear. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 43°F to 56°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Slovakia is April, May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 28°F.

The closest major airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 25 mi away. Nearby highlights include Danube River, Historic Centre of Prague, Charles Bridge and Lake Bled.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 56°F is 6.3°F below the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Slovakia today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Slovakia

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 48°8′55″N 17°6′27.7″E (48.1486, 17.1077)

Quick facts about Slovakia

TypeCountry
ContinentEurope
ContinentEurope
Coordinates48°8′55″N 17°6′27.7″E (48.1486, 17.1077)
CapitalBratislava
Population5.400.000
Area18.933 sq mi
ISO codeSK
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3SVK
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguagesSlovak
Calling code+421
Time zoneEurope/Bratislava
Local time1:32 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Neighboring countries in Europe

Sorted by distance from Slovakia.

Getting to Slovakia

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Vienna · 34 mi · roughly 47 min driving
  • Budapest · 100 mi · roughly 2.3 h driving
  • Prague · 180 mi · roughly 4.1 h driving
  • Krakow · 184 mi · roughly 4.2 h driving
  • Salzburg · 189 mi · roughly 4.3 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Slovakia

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Vienna International AirportVIE25 miVienna
Budapest Ferenc Liszt AirportBUD112 miBudapest
Vaclav Havel Airport PraguePRG186 miPrague
Munich AirportMUC245 miMunich
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE290 miVenice

Things to do in Slovakia

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Slovakia.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Slovakia?

Slovakia is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 48.1486, 17.1077. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Slovakia right now?

It is currently 47°F (8°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Slovakia?

April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Slovakia, which has a continental climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Slovakia in?

Slovakia observes Europe/Bratislava (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:32 PM.

How many people live in Slovakia?

Slovakia has a population of approximately 5.4 million.

What is the nearest airport to Slovakia?

The closest airports are Vienna International Airport (VIE), 25 mi away, Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), 112 mi away and Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 186 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Slovakia?

Popular options include Danube River, Historic Centre of Prague, Charles Bridge, Lake Bled, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Plitvice Lakes.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 26, 2026 at 1:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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