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Soča Valley Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Soča Valley, Slovenia in January.

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Bovec Kobarid Tolmin

Planning a getaway to the Soča Valley, Slovenia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Soča Valley in January

The Soča Valley, Slovenia is a region in Slovenia. January in the Soča Valley generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) in Bovec. 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.

For specific regional insights in the Soča Valley, Slovenia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Bovec with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Tolmin with 93 mm (3.7 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Bovec typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Bovec gets roughly 57 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the Soča Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Soča Valley — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bovec)

January3°C (37°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Soča Valley in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Soča Valley.

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 the Soča Valley

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Soča Valley, Slovenia?

Temperature range in the Soča Valley (January)

Precipitation variation in the Soča Valley (January)

Bovec

In January Bovec generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
57 hours
116 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bovec →

Kobarid

In January Kobarid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
109 hours
129 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kobarid →

Tolmin

In January Tolmin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
109 hours
129 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Soča Valley, in Slovenia.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Soča Valley in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bovec 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Kobarid 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Tolmin 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

The Soča Valley weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Soča Valley, Slovenia in January?

Expect poor weather across the Soča Valley, Slovenia in January. The popular destination of Bovec averages 3°C (37°F) by day and -4°C (25°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Soča Valley, Slovenia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Bovec peak at roughly 3°C (37°F) in January, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

Does the Soča Valley, Slovenia get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Soča Valley, Slovenia during January, with Bovec averaging close to 87 mm (3.4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Soča Valley, Slovenia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Soča Valley, Slovenia due to the typically poor weather in Bovec.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Bovec. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Soča Valley.

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