Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Ljubljana in October
Ljubljana cools off: highs slip to 61°F (16°C), from 71°F in September, with lows of 45°F (7°C) and about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 61°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 4.1 in (104 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs near 61°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 45°F (7°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.1 in (104 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, September – November.
- Comfort slips from 80/100 in September to 75/100.
- Our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 45°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.1 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ljubljana in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Tivoli Park
The city's largest park, with an outdoor photo gallery on Jakopič Promenade.
Why now October scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ljubljana Castle
Hilltop castle with a viewing tower over the red roofs to the Julian Alps.
Dragon Bridge
1901 Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four copper dragons, the city's symbol.
Gostilna Sokol
Traditional Slovenian inn near the Triple Bridge serving štruklji, sausages and game.
Odprta kuhna
Friday open-air food market with dozens of Slovenian cooks and chefs on Pogačar Square.
Why now Highs near 61°F and 4.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in October
- Lake Bled in October~29 mi · highs 59°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Piran in October~58 mi · highs 66°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hallstatt in October~112 mi · highs 60°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in October~118 mi · highs 54°F, 4.0 in rain · 4°C (7°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 ~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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Ljubljana?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 84 in April – September. Expect highs of 61°F (16°C) and 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain. Our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Ljubljana in October?
Average highs are 61°F (16°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ljubljana in October?
Some: about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.5 in (1054 mm).
What should I pack for Ljubljana in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 45°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.1 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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