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Best Time to Visit Ljubljana

On the climate data, the best time to visit Ljubljana is April – September, scoring up to 84/100 with highs around 81°F (27°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain in August. October is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

Ljubljana, Slovenia
Best months
Apr – Sep
Shoulder
Oct
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Jul · 81°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 27°F
Wettest
Sep · 4.6 in
Driest
Jan · 2.4 in

Ljubljana weather by month

Highs run from 39°F to 81°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 41.5 in (1054 mm) of rain and snow.

14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°39°Jan42°Feb51°Mar61°Apr69°May77°Jun81°Jul81°Aug71°Sep61°Oct51°Nov42°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Ljubljana, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high39°F4°C42°F6°C51°F11°C61°F16°C69°F21°C77°F25°C81°F27°C81°F27°C71°F22°C61°F16°C51°F10°C42°F5°C
Avg low27°F-3°C28°F-2°C34°F1°C42°F6°C50°F10°C58°F14°C61°F16°C60°F16°C52°F11°C45°F7°C38°F3°C30°F-1°C
Rain/snow2.4 in60 mm2.9 in73 mm2.8 in71 mm2.9 in73 mm3.8 in96 mm3.5 in88 mm3.3 in83 mm3.7 in94 mm4.6 in118 mm4.1 in104 mm4.3 in109 mm3.3 in85 mm
Humidity91%88%83%78%77%75%71%70%77%85%90%91%
Cloud72%72%66%65%69%64%59%56%63%66%74%73%
Comfort444563798079838480755442

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~598 m (1,962 ft) to Ljubljana's ~306 m (1,004 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Ljubljana season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 39–42°F (4–6°C) and lows down to 27°F (-3°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.6 in (218 mm) of rain or snow, 21% of the year's total. January & February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 44/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 51°F highs in March to 69°F by May. About 9.4 in (240 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). Comfort peaks here: April & May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 74/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 77–81°F (25–27°C). About 10.4 in (265 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 58°F (14°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 71°F highs in September to 51°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 13.0 in (331 mm) of rain, 31% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (3°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 70/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 7 Great, 1 Good, 2 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.

Ljubljana weather questions

When is the best time to visit Ljubljana?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Ljubljana is April – September, scoring up to 84/100 with highs around 81°F (27°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain in August. October is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Ljubljana?

September is the wettest month, averaging about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 2.4 in (60 mm). The yearly total is around 41.5 in (1054 mm).

What is the coldest month in Ljubljana?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C) and highs of 39°F (4°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 81°F (27°C).

Is Ljubljana humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 72%, and highs peak around 81°F (27°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Ljubljana?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 27°F (-3°C) in January.

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