The month in detail
What to expect in August
Summer in Ljubljana brings pleasant temperatures (27°C) and long sunny days (8.5h of sunshine). Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
August ranks 2 out of 12 months in Ljubljana. Compared to July: −0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
16°
Daylight
14.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 32
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Ljubljana is July (8.7/10), 0.1 pt higher than August.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Slovenia
🗣️LanguageSlovène
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 5°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 38%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Ljubljana ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SloveniaTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.7 → 0.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
46.06°N · 14.51°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ljubljana?
July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 28.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Ljubljana get in July?
Ljubljana averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Ljubljana?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Ljubljana in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Ljubljana good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Ljubljana scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Ljubljana?
December is the most difficult month to visit Ljubljana, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Ljubljana in August?
The average UV index reaches 6 in August in Ljubljana (high), with about 14.0h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.