Škofja Loka Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Škofja Loka, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in July to -3°C (27°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Škofja Loka experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1368 mm (54 in) of precipitation annually. Škofja Loka can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 147 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation spread across 12 snowy/rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Škofja Loka Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Škofja Loka can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Škofja Loka.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 87%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in August and September and higher in March and April. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)