The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Lake Bled is cool (41°F during the day). Days are short (4.4h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Lake Bled. Compared to December: −2°F daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-3°
Daylight
8.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Lake Bled is August (8.1/10), 7.0 pts higher than January.
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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 trip.
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 · 77°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 41°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 46%
🏖️ Beach trip
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Lake Bled ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
SloveniaTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.1 → 1.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
46.37°N · 14.10°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lake Bled?
August is the best month with 77°F highs, 61°F lows, 7.4h of sunshine and 32.0% rainy days. The months of August & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Lake Bled get in August?
Lake Bled averages 7.4 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Lake Bled?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Lake Bled in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 61°F, while afternoon highs average 77°F.
Is Lake Bled good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lake Bled scores 3.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.6/10.
When should you avoid Lake Bled?
January is the most difficult month to visit Lake Bled, with January 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 Lake Bled in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Lake Bled (low), with about 8.8h of daylight. No protection needed.