Ljubljana · WinterMonth summary
Ljubljana weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°F – 41°F
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ljubljana in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (4.0/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Ljubljana in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Ljubljana is cool (5°F during the day). Days are short (6.1h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 25°F | 41°F | 29% | 0.1in | 6.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 28°F | 48°F | 31% | 0.1in | 7.2h | 4.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 34°F | 54°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 61°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 48°F | 66°F | 50% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 79°F | 38% | 0.1in | 14.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 82°F | 35% | 0.1in | 14.0h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 81°F | 31% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 72°F | 39% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 45°F | 63°F | 32% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 37°F | 50°F | 38% | 0.2in | 5.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 28°F | 41°F | 30% | 0.1in | 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 January, Ljubljana averages 41°F, 29% rainy days and 6.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +23°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ljubljana in January
Is January a good time to visit Ljubljana?
January is not recommended for Ljubljana (score 4.0/10). With 29% rainy days and 6.1h of sunshine, consider July (8.7/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Ljubljana in January?
It's cool with 41°F daytime and 25°F at night. 6.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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