Early winter · Weather & things to do
Lake Bled in December
Lake Bled cools off: highs slip to 39°F (4°C), from 49°F in November, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.6 in (67 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 39°F (4°C).
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 8 h 25 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 27°F.
- Snow becomes likely from December, so check road and trail conditions.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 25 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 53/100 in November to 42/100.
- Our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route recommends May – Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.6 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Lake Bled in December
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Pletna Boat to Bled Island
Traditional wooden boat to the island's Church of the Assumption and its wishing bell.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Vintgar Gorge
Boardwalk trail along a gorge with clear green rapids ending at Šum Waterfall.
Bled Castle
Cliff-top castle with a museum, wine cellar and terrace over the lake.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Lake Bohinj
Larger, wilder lake in Triglav National Park, with the Church of St. John at its edge.
Gostilna Pri Planincu
Long-running Bled inn serving hearty Slovenian dishes and grilled meats.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Nearby in December
- Ljubljana in December~29 mi · highs 42°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Piran in December~64 mi · highs 48°F, 3.8 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Hallstatt in December~85 mi · highs 41°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in December~95 mi · highs 35°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~862 m to Lake Bled's ~505 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Lake Bled in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Lake Bled?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April – September. Expect highs of 39°F (4°C) and 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain or snow. Our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route recommends May – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Lake Bled in December?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Lake Bled in December?
Some: about 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 41.7 in (1059 mm).
What should I pack for Lake Bled in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.6 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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