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Weather in January in The Julian Alps

Thinking about venturing to the Julian Alps this January 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 the Julian Alps in January?

The Julian Alps is a region in Slovenia. January in the Julian Alps generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Bled. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Julian Alps in January, check out the map below. 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.

To explore the conditions in the Julian Alps in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Jesenice with an average of 64 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Bohinj with 82 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Bled, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Bled experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 91 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Julian Alps climate page.

Where to go in the Julian Alps in January

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Popular destinations

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

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

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

Radovljica

In January Radovljica 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.

Radovljica
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 
1447 mm 
168 days 
tolerable 
January January
3°C 
-5°C 
91 hours 
65 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-4°C 
141 hours 
84 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Radovljica

Jesenice

In January Jesenice generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Jesenice
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 
1,983 hours 
1508 mm 
170 days 
unpleasant 
January January
2°C 
-5°C 
91 hours 
64 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-5°C 
141 hours 
82 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Jesenice

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Is January the best time to visit the Julian Alps?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bled, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Julian Alps.

On average, the best time to visit the Julian Alps is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Bled. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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