Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Ljubljana in January
This is the coldest month in Ljubljana: highs average 39°F (4°C) and lows 27°F (-3°C), with about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 44/100 (11th 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
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 50 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 39°F (4°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 50 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – September.
- Snow becomes likely from January, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort holds steady from December (42 → 44/100).
- Our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ljubljana in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Gostilna Sokol
Traditional Slovenian inn near the Triple Bridge serving štruklji, sausages and game.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Central Market
Open-air and covered market along Plečnik's riverside colonnade.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 39°F.
Prešeren Square
Central square with the pink Franciscan Church and the poet Prešeren's statue.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Metelkova Mesto
Former army barracks turned graffiti-covered alternative arts and nightlife center.
Odprta kuhna
Friday open-air food market with dozens of Slovenian cooks and chefs on Pogačar Square.
Nearby in January
- Lake Bled in January~29 mi · highs 37°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Piran in January~58 mi · highs 46°F, 2.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hallstatt in January~112 mi · highs 38°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in January~118 mi · highs 32°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~598 m to Ljubljana's ~306 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.
Ljubljana in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Ljubljana?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 44/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April – September. Expect highs of 39°F (4°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow. Our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Ljubljana in January?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Ljubljana in January?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 41.5 in (1054 mm).
What should I pack for Ljubljana in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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