Weather in May in Slovenia
Thinking about venturing to Slovenia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Slovenia in May?
May in Slovenia generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Rateče at 17°C to warm in Čatež ob Savi at 23°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Čatež ob Savi and 7°C in Rateče.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Šalovci with an average of 84 mm to heavy rainfall in Log pod Mangartom with 168 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Ljubljana enjoys approximately 234 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Slovenia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Slovenia climate page.
Where to go in Slovenia in May
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Slovenia?
Ljubljana
In May Ljubljana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Bled
In May Bled generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Portorož
In May Portorož generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kranjska Gora
In May Kranjska Gora generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Bohinj
In May Bohinj generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Slovenia?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Slovenia. Typically, the climate in Ljubljana is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Ljubljana. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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