If you are thinking of traveling to Ljubljana in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +41°F, and there are only about 3 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Ljubljana;
Average weather
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+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-6°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
70 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ljubljana has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Ljubljana in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ljubljana for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +61°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +46°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +52°F.
Is Ljubljana warm or cold in December?
Ljubljana is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +30°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Ljubljana, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Ljubljana in December
Ljubljana weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+41°F
+39°F
Min. temperature
+7°F
-6°F
-9°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+61°F
+59°F
Rainfall
104 mm
70 mm
44 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
86%
88%
84%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
5
Cloudy days
13
15
14
Rainy days
11
7
5
Snowy days
2
5
6
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 104 mm to 70 mm.Humidity rises from 86% to 88%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Ljubljana in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Ljubljana is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Ljubljana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 130 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ljubljana wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Ljubljana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 12 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Ljubljana.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Ljubljana?
This is the weather in Ljubljana in December 2023:
1 December
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+62°F
2 December
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+61°F
3 December
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+37°F
4 December
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+31°F
5 December
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+35°F
6 December
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+38°F
7 December
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+41°F
8 December
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+35°F
9 December
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+36°F
10 December
🌫️
+43°F
11 December
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+42°F
12 December
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+43°F
13 December
🌧️
+46°F
14 December
🌫️
+42°F
15 December
🌫️
+43°F
16 December
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+43°F
17 December
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+44°F
18 December
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+50°F
19 December
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+50°F
20 December
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+44°F
21 December
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+45°F
22 December
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+51°F
23 December
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+56°F
24 December
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+50°F
25 December
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+56°F
26 December
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+52°F
27 December
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+51°F
28 December
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+52°F
29 December
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+52°F
30 December
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+52°F
31 December
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+51°F
In December 2023 Ljubljana had 7 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Ljubljana climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Ljubljana in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+56°F) and the highest in 2022 (+64°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 724 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1873 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ljubljana in December:
Is December a good time to visit Ljubljana?
There is never a bad time to go to Ljubljana, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Ljubljana and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Ljubljana in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Ljubljana rainy in December?
Ljubljana is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Ljubljana in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ljubljana in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ljubljana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.