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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 Dec-March, while warm, dry conditions May-Sep are ideal for climbing, hiking, cycling and adventure sports. Snow melt 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.

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The Julian Alps Weather Chart

MIN °C

MAX °C

RAIN (mm)

JAN

-8

-3

101

FEB

-8

-3

MAR

-6

-1

124

APR

-5

-1

147

MAY

-1

167

JUN

210

JUL

216

AUG

210

SEP

209

OCT

216

NOV

-5

191

DEC

-7

-2

120

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Slovenia, Month by month

If you want to avoid crowds and higher prices, bypass Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj in July and August. Lake Bled can also be crowded any weekend between May and September. November can be foggy and damp, without snowy pleasures to enliven the gloom. In high summer, hordes of holidaying Italians push up prices and stress levels in the Primorska region – from the Soca Valley down to the Mediterranean coast. The region is also prone to a wind known as the burja that can whip through any time of the year.

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Simon Clifford, from our supplier 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.”

Rebecca Scrase, from our supplier Imaginative Adventures, enjoys the beginning and end of the summer season: “May/June and September are great for hiking, enjoying the mountains and making the most of the Mediterranean coast. To catch spring flowers, when the alpine meadows transform, go in April.”

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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.

More about Slovenia

Slovenia travel guide

There’s just something about Slovenia that begs to be explored further and if you’re interested in what we rate & what we don’t as well as reading a brief history of the country then our Slovenia travel guide will tempt you into travel before you know it.

Places to visit in Slovenia

The best way to make the most of your time is to read our interactive map of highlights and discover some darn fine places to visit in Slovenia as well as travel times to get you from one location to the next.

Things to do in Slovenia

Things to do in Slovenia should always include an ancient tapestry or two although family frolics in the Julian Alps are also worth finding out more about as well as discovering the delicious range of delights to warm up hikers after a good day spent outdoors.

Multi activity holidays in Slovenia

If you're on a multi activity holiday in Slovenia you'll soon work out why this wonderful country has ‘love’ in her name.

Self drive holidays in Slovenia

While Slovenia’s public transport networks are pretty well sorted, driving along the snaking country roads affords the kind of freedom you can’t get on the bus - or on an organised group tour.

Travelling in Slovenia with kids

A great idea is to go travelling in Slovenia with kids as there are loads of fab activities for families including everything from adventure playgrounds and horse riding schools to medieval forts and underground caverns.

Slovenia travel advice

Travel advice from our friends in Slovenia is always worth listening to as from getting the best photo, to learning how to walk the road less travelled, to reading some of our health & safety tips, this page comes straight from our travellers in Slovenia to help you travel like a local.

Responsible tourism in Slovenia

Responsible tourism in Slovenia is a lot more of a hot topic than some may give it credit for with cruise ships, protecting biodiversity and environmental records on the golf course all playing their part in helping you to learn how to travel better in Slovenia.