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Weather in January in Slovenia

Are you planning a trip a to Slovenia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

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.

Temperatures

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.

For specific regional insights in Slovenia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

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. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Ljubljana, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

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 more details on the yearly climate, visit our Slovenia climate page.

Where to go in Slovenia in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Slovenia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Slovenia, check out our Slovenia's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
1,976 hours 
1241 mm 
166 days 
tolerable 
January January
5°C 
-2°C 
72 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
-2°C 
112 hours 
85 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Ljubljana

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
4°C 
1,983 hours 
1491 mm 
169 days 
tolerable 
January January
3°C 
-5°C 
91 hours 
66 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-4°C 
141 hours 
85 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Bled

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
13°C 
2,348 hours 
1277 mm 
144 days 
pleasant 
January January
9°C 
5°C 
102 hours 
84 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
134 hours 
95 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Portorož

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
1,697 hours 
1655 mm 
175 days 
unpleasant 
January January
2°C 
-6°C 
57 hours 
69 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-5°C 
116 hours 
87 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Kranjska Gora

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
1,983 hours 
1714 mm 
174 days 
tolerable 
January January
3°C 
-5°C 
91 hours 
82 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
141 hours 
101 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Bohinj

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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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Slovenia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Slovenia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Slovenia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.