Slovenia weather in January

Considering a trip to Slovenia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Slovenia in January?

January in Slovenia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Podkoren at 2°C to cold in Piran at 10°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Piran and -6°C in Podkoren. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Šalovci with an average of 35 mm to high snow/rainfall in Ilirska Bistrica with 107 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Ljubljana typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 72 hours of sunshine in Ljubljana. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Slovenia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Slovenia's yearly weather, check out our Slovenia climate page.

Where to go in Slovenia in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Slovenia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Slovenia

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Slovenia?

Average weather in Ljubljana

In January Ljubljana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ljubljana
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-2°C 
57 hours 
92 mm 
13 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
72 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
poor 
7°C 
-2°C 
112 hours 
85 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Ljubljana

Average weather in Bled

In January Bled generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bled
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-4°C 
63 hours 
98 mm 
12 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
91 hours 
66 mm 
12 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
141 hours 
85 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Bled

Average weather in Portorož

In January Portorož generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Portorož
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
6°C 
95 hours 
119 mm 
12 days 
poor 
9°C 
5°C 
102 hours 
84 mm 
12 days 
poor 
10°C 
5°C 
134 hours 
95 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Portorož

Average weather in Kranjska Gora

In January Kranjska Gora generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kranjska Gora
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-5°C 
45 hours 
103 mm 
13 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
57 hours 
69 mm 
13 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
116 hours 
87 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Kranjska Gora

Average weather in Bohinj

In January Bohinj generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bohinj
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-4°C 
63 hours 
119 mm 
13 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
91 hours 
82 mm 
12 days 
poor 
4°C 
-4°C 
141 hours 
101 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Bohinj

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Slovenia.

Is January the best time to visit Slovenia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Slovenia with often poor weather in Ljubljana.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Ljubljana. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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