Best time to visit Slovenia

Snowy winters and warm summers encourage year-round fun from mountains to coast.![]()

The best time to visit Slovenia is different for everyone. The alpine northwest sees abundant snow from December to March, while warm, dry conditions from May to September are ideal for climbing, hiking, cycling and adventure sports. Snowmelt makes white water rafting a great option by late May. The Adriatic coast and its inland Primorska region have very warm summers, autumn colour and pleasantly cool winters. The remainder of the country sees hot, dry summers and bitter winters. Many attractions – including Ljubljana – are enjoyable year-round.
Slovenia, Month by month
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Slovenia tailor made tour
Mixture of Slovenian highlights through the eyes of locals
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€1350 to €2690
8 days
ex flights
Slovenia winter photography holiday
Photograph the most beautiful time in Julian Alps - Winter
From
€1390
6 days
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Slovenia lake swimming holiday
Swim in the stunning lakes of Slovenia, Italy, Austria
From
£590
4 days
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Slovenia holidays, Lakes & Mountains
Beautiful walks, lakes and mountains
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£1849 to £2049
8 days
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Alpine lakes of Slovenia holiday
Glistening glacial lakes, steep mountain cliffs, rambling caves
From
£1675 to £2079
8 days
inc UK flights
Venice to Split small group tour
Discover the spectacular natural beauty of Europe
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£2950 to £3370
9 days
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The Julian Alps Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
-6
-1
94
FEB
-5
-3
90
MAR
-3
6
109
APR
1
10
136
MAY
5
16
139
JUN
9
19
159
JUL
10
21
153
AUG
10
21
156
SEP
8
17
148
OCT
4
12
135
NOV
-1
6
167
DEC
-5
2
104
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Simon Clifford, from our adventure holiday specialist Exodus, explains what summer offers as the best time to visit Slovenia: “Between June and September you’ll see everyone out and about – walking, biking or taking to the water. Slovenia is one of the world’s most densely forested nations, and this time of year is at its greenest. Also, lakes like Bled and Bohinj have warmed up nicely and are perfect for swimming.”
Maria Vrgoc, from our family activity holiday specialists Green World Holidays, says Ljubljana is brilliant for kids in the summer: “During summer Ljubljana has its arts and culture festival programme running, so this means there are street performers, live music, the cinema under the stars at the castle and an amazing world food market on Fridays.”
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Slovenia tailor made tour
Mixture of Slovenian highlights through the eyes of locals
From
€1350 to €2690
8 days
ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Festivals & events
The Cow’s Ball
This quirky festival on the third Sunday of September marks a winter return of cattle to the alpine Bohinj valley from their summer pastures. The cows are decorated with wreaths then, accompanied by herders, cheese makers and milkmaids, paraded around Lake Bohinj. Stands sell rural souvenirs and cheesy delights, and you can also have a go at folk dancing, log sawing, horseshoe casting and sling shooting.