Slovakia is continuing to experience one of its most intense heatwaves in recent years. Meteorologists warn that on Monday, 29 June, the country could break its all-time temperature record.
On Sunday, 28 June, the temperature in Bratislava reached 39.5°C, the highest ever recorded in the capital. The previous record, set in 2013, was exceeded by 0.1°C. According to climatologist Jozef Pecho, temperatures above 39°C have been recorded in Bratislava only twice since meteorological observations began.
Temperatures also exceeded 39°C at several weather stations across the country. The hottest locations were Kamenica nad Hronom in southern Slovakia and Turňa nad Bodvou in the east. Across almost the entire country, at elevations below 1,000 metres above sea level, meteorologists recorded a tropical day, meaning that temperatures remained above 25°C throughout the 24-hour period.
Slovakia’s all-time temperature record, however, still stands. The highest officially recorded temperature remains 40.3°C, measured in Hurbanovo on 20 July 2007.
According to forecasters, the peak of the heatwave is still ahead. On Monday, a red (Level 3) weather warning for extreme heat is in effect across almost the entire country. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach 33–40°C.
The weather is expected to remain mostly sunny or partly cloudy, although isolated heavy showers and thunderstorms may develop later in the day. Meteorologists warn that the extreme heat poses a serious health risk, particularly for older people, children, and those with chronic medical conditions. They advise avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, limiting physical activity, and staying well hydrated.
Hot weather is expected to continue on Tuesday, while temperatures should begin to gradually decline from Wednesday.
Extreme temperatures are also setting records in neighbouring countries. In the Czech Republic, the national temperature record was broken for the second consecutive day, with 41.9°C recorded at the Doksany weather station—one full degree higher than the previous day’s record. New all-time temperature records have also been registered in Poland and Germany.
