Winter
Dec → Feb5 to 8°
nights -3 to -1°
- 9 rainy days · 88 mm
When is the best time to visit Ljubljana?
- Jan5°not recommended
- Feb8°not recommended
- Mar12°not recommended
- Apr16°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul28°fair
- Aug27°fair
- Sep21°recommended
- Oct17°recommended
- Nov10°fair
- Dec6°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Ljubljana, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -3° | 81 mm | 9 d | |
| February | 8° | -1° | 87 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 12° | 1° | 72 mm | 10 d | |
| April | 16° | 4° | 82 mm | 9 d | |
| May | 19° | 9° | 143 mm | 16 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 14° | 89 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 16° | 91 mm | 11 d | |
| August | 27° | 16° | 92 mm | 9 d | |
| September | 21° | 11° | 145 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 7° | 120 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| November | 10° | 3° | 131 mm | 10 d | |
| December | 6° | -1° | 96 mm | 9 d |
The four seasons in Ljubljana, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Ljubljana Castle) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May12 to 19°
nights 1 to 9°
- 12 rainy days · 99 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 28°
nights 14 to 16°
- 11 rainy days · 91 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov10 to 21°
nights 3 to 11°
- 11 rainy days · 132 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 Ljubljana, 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 15h44 of daylight, in December 8h39, a difference of 7h05.
9h01Jan
10h17Feb
11h46Mar
13h29Apr
14h56May
15h44Jun
15h24Jul
14h08Aug
12h28Sep
10h49Oct
9h22Nov
8h39Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Ljubljana Castle" (46.05°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Ljubljana, month by month
EventsLjubljana FestivalJuly to AugustChristmas lights and marketNovember to JanuaryLjubljana MarathonOctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Ljubljana, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- July to AugustLjubljana Festival
Classical concerts and performances take place in the open-air courtyard of Križanke, almost every evening in summer.
- November to JanuaryChristmas lights and market
The banks of the Ljubljanica are dressed in decorations designed by a local artist, and wooden chalets line the waterfront.
- OctoberLjubljana Marathon
Tens of thousands of runners cross the historic centre on a Sunday in October, with roads closed for the day.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended5°-3° at night
- 81 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended8°-1° at night
- 87 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended12°1° at night
- 72 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair16°4° at night
- 82 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended19°9° at night
- 143 mm · 16 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°14° at night
- 89 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair28°16° at night
- 91 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair27°16° at night
- 92 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended21°11° at night
- 145 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended17°7° at night
- 120 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair10°3° at night
- 131 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended6°-1° at night
- 96 mm · 9 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 8 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (87 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 16 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 143 mm over 16 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (91 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (92 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (145 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (120 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 10 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (131 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (96 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 Ljubljana?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 17 to 25 °C, with 13 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Ljubljana Castle).
Which month should you avoid in Ljubljana?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 96 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Ljubljana Castle).
What is the hottest month in Ljubljana?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Ljubljana Castle).
What is the coldest month in Ljubljana?
January, with 5 °C at best during the day and -3 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Ljubljana Castle).
What is the driest month in Ljubljana?
March: 72 mm over 10 days of rain, against 145 mm in September, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Ljubljana?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in April: 16 °C in the afternoon, 4 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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