Žalec, Slovenia - Weather and Climate
Žalec, Savinjska, Slovenia, experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year.
The city's weather can transition from warm
to cold periods.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Žalec is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a chilly 5°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -3°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Žalec has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1086 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Žalec, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 117 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 47 mm over 12 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Žalec Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Žalec, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Forecast for Žalec
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The best time of year to visit Žalec in Slovenia
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 278 hours of sunshine.
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