Winter
Dec → Feb5 to 7°
nights -2 to -1°
- 9 rainy days · 107 mm
When is the best time to visit Lake Bled?
- Jan5°not recommended
- Feb7°not recommended
- Mar10°not recommended
- Apr15°fair
- May18°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul26°fair
- Aug25°fair
- Sep20°recommended
- Oct16°recommended
- Nov10°fair
- Dec6°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Lake Bled, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -2° | 93 mm | 9 d | |
| February | 7° | -1° | 113 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 10° | 1° | 96 mm | 11 d | |
| April | 15° | 5° | 104 mm | 12 d | |
| May | 18° | 10° | 172 mm | 19 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 15° | 131 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| July | 26° | 16° | 113 mm | 16 d | |
| August | 25° | 16° | 125 mm | 13 d | |
| September | 20° | 12° | 168 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| October | 16° | 8° | 147 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| November | 10° | 3° | 159 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 6° | -1° | 114 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Lake Bled, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Bled Island) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May10 to 18°
nights 1 to 10°
- 14 rainy days · 124 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 26°
nights 15 to 16°
- 14 rainy days · 123 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov10 to 20°
nights 3 to 12°
- 12 rainy days · 158 mm
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Lake Bled, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h47 of daylight, in December 8h37, a difference of 7h10.
8h59Jan
10h16Feb
11h46Mar
13h30Apr
14h58May
15h47Jun
15h27Jul
14h10Aug
12h28Sep
10h48Oct
9h20Nov
8h37Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Bled Island" (46.36°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Lake Bled, month by month
EventsBled NightJulyOkarina Etno FestivalJuly to AugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Towns & culture: March, April, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Lake Bled, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JulyBled Night big crowds
On a Saturday evening in July, thousands of candles float on the lake and fireworks go up over the island.
- July to AugustOkarina Etno Festival
The world music festival sets up its stages by the lake and in the park, in late July and early August.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended5°-2° at night
- 93 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended7°-1° at night
- 113 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended10°1° at night
- 96 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair15°5° at night
- 104 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended18°10° at night
- 172 mm · 19 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°15° at night
- 131 mm · 14 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair26°16° at night
- 113 mm · 16 d
High season, book early
August
Fair25°16° at night
- 125 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended20°12° at night
- 168 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended16°8° at night
- 147 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair10°3° at night
- 159 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended6°-1° at night
- 114 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (93 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (113 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 10 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (96 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (104 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 172 mm over 19 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 131 mm over 14 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Frequent rain: 113 mm over 16 days. High season: book early.
August. 25 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (125 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (168 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 16 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (147 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 10 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (159 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (114 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lake Bled?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 16 to 24 °C, with 14 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Bled Island).
Which month should you avoid in Lake Bled?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 114 mm over 8 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Bled Island).
What is the hottest month in Lake Bled?
July, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Bled Island).
What is the coldest month in Lake Bled?
January, with 5 °C at best during the day and -2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Bled Island).
What is the driest month in Lake Bled?
January: 93 mm over 9 days of rain, against 172 mm in May, the wettest month.
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