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Weather in January in Carinthia

Considering a trip to Carinthia 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 Carinthia in January?

Carinthia is a region in Slovenia. January in Carinthia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Jesenice to 9°C in Portorož. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Portorož and -5°C in Jesenice. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Muta with an average of 42 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Tolmin with 93 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 102 hours of sunlight anticipated in Portorož. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Carinthia for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Carinthia climate page.

Where to go in Carinthia in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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

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

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

Bovec

In January Bovec generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bovec
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 
45 hours 
128 mm 
12 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
57 hours 
87 mm 
12 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
116 hours 
105 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Bovec

Kobarid

In January Kobarid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kobarid
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 
-3°C 
81 hours 
135 mm 
12 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
109 hours 
92 mm 
12 days 
poor 
6°C 
-3°C 
129 hours 
111 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Kobarid

Tolmin

In January Tolmin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tolmin
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 
-3°C 
81 hours 
134 mm 
13 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
109 hours 
93 mm 
13 days 
poor 
6°C 
-3°C 
129 hours 
113 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Tolmin

Ribnica na Pohorju

In January Ribnica na Pohorju 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.

Ribnica na Pohorju
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 
68 hours 
70 mm 
12 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
44 mm 
12 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
119 hours 
64 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Ribnica na Pohorju

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

Is January the best time to visit Carinthia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Carinthia due to the typically poor weather in Portorož.

On average, the best time to visit Carinthia is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Portorož. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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