Weather in January in Slovenia
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.
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.
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. 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.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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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