Climate and Weather of Slovenia
Despite its small size, Slovenia has a surprising variety of climates. There is a continental climate in the north-east, a severe Alpine climate in the high mountain regions and a sub-Mediterranean climate at the coastal area.The temperatures in the south-west are very pleasant throughout the year. If you go further inland the temperatures are lower and during winter the chance of snow greater. Summers in Slovenia are very warm, with lots of sun and high temperatures between 25°C and 30°C. Often the temperature rises above 30°C during summer.
Especially in the coastal areas of Slovenia you can enjoy wonderful, pleasant summer months making July and August a great time to visit. Spring is also considered a pleasant period by many tourists. The temperatures are lower than in summer, making the country very suitable for an active holiday. The temperature in this season is around 20°C and there is less precipitation than during summer.
Slovenia is a relatively wet country, mainly due to its location. The north-west of Slovenia is one of the wettest regions in Europe. Because of the relatively large amount of precipitation you will find beautiful, green nature reserves in Slovenia.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Slovenia?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.