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Ljubljana in March
Ljubljana warms up: highs climb to 51°F (11°C), from 42°F in February, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 63/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 51°F (11°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 34°F (1°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (71 mm).
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are April – September.
- Comfort improves from 45/100 in February to 63/100.
- Our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ljubljana in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Triple Bridge
Plečnik's trio of bridges linking Prešeren Square to the old town.
Why now March scores 63/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Odprta kuhna
Friday open-air food market with dozens of Slovenian cooks and chefs on Pogačar Square.
Why now Highs near 51°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Metelkova Mesto
Former army barracks turned graffiti-covered alternative arts and nightlife center.
Dvorni Bar
Wine bar near Congress Square with a long list of Slovenian wines by the glass.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Central Market
Open-air and covered market along Plečnik's riverside colonnade.
Nearby in March
- Lake Bled in March~29 mi · highs 49°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Piran in March~58 mi · highs 55°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hallstatt in March~112 mi · highs 48°F, 3.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in March~118 mi · highs 43°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Ljubljana?
It's middling, scoring 63/100. The best months are April – September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. Our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Ljubljana in March?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ljubljana in March?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.5 in (1054 mm).
What should I pack for Ljubljana in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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