Ljubljana · SpringMonth summary
Ljubljana weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
50% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ljubljana in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.1/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Ljubljana in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Ljubljana. Temperatures rise (19°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 50% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -4°C | 5°C | 29% | 2.8 | 6.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -2°C | 9°C | 31% | 3.0 | 7.2h | 4.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 1°C | 12°C | 35% | 2.7 | 10.0h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 16°C | 31% | 2.8 | 11.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 50% | 4.5 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.7 | 14.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 28°C | 35% | 3.1 | 14.0h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 27°C | 31% | 2.9 | 12.7h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 22°C | 39% | 5.0 | 11.3h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 7°C | 17°C | 32% | 3.7 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 3°C | 10°C | 38% | 4.6 | 5.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -2°C | 5°C | 30% | 3.2 | 5.0h | 3.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Ljubljana averages 19°C, 50% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ljubljana in May
Is May a good time to visit Ljubljana?
May is an acceptable time for Ljubljana (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Ljubljana in May?
Yes, 50% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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