Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia in December.

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Novo Mesto Smarjeske Toplice Otočec Dolenjske Toplice

Planning a journey to Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) in December

Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia is a region in Slovenia. December in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Novo Mesto.

For specific regional insights in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Škocjan with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to high snow/rainfall in Stari Trg ob Kolpi with 113 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Novo Mesto sees roughly 57 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) — and find the best time to visit. (based on Novo Mesto)

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Dolenjska (Lower Carniola).

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola)

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia?

Temperature range in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) (December)

Precipitation variation in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) (December)

Novo Mesto

In December Novo Mesto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
57 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Novo Mesto →

Smarjeske Toplice

In December Smarjeske Toplice generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Smarjeske Toplice →

Otočec

In December Otočec generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Otočec →

Dolenjske Toplice

In December Dolenjske Toplice generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
57 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dolenjske Toplice →

Metlika

In December Metlika generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Metlika →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Novo Mesto 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Smarjeske Toplice 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Otočec 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Dolenjske Toplice 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Metlika 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Škocjan 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia in December?

In December, Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia generally has poor weather conditions. Novo Mesto sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia in December?

In Novo Mesto, the average daytime high in December is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -2°C (28°F).

Does Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia get a lot of snow/rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia. Novo Mesto averages only about 92 mm (3.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Dolenjska (Lower Carniola), Slovenia due to the typically poor weather in Novo Mesto.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide pleasant weather in Novo Mesto. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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