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Ljubljana in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ljubljana in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ljubljana, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Ljubljana in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Ljubljana in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +39°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 3 rainy days with an average precipitation of 42 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Ljubljana;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ljubljana has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Ljubljana in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ljubljana for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +54°F during the day to a minimum of +18°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +41°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +34°F.

Is Ljubljana warm or cold in January?

Ljubljana is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +41°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +30°F to +28°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Ljubljana, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ljubljana in January

Ljubljana weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+41°F+39°F+45°F
Min. temperature
-6°F-9°F-6°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+59°F+70°F
Rainfall
68 mm42 mm51 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
87%84%78%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
457
Cloudy days
202115
Rainy days
534
Snowy days
222

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +41°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 68 mm to 42 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 0 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 4 to 5.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ljubljana in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ljubljana is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Ljubljana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ljubljana wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Ljubljana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 17 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Ljubljana.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Ljubljana?

This is the weather in Ljubljana in January 2023:
1 January
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+48°F
2 January
🌫️
+50°F
3 January
☁️
+47°F
4 January
☁️
+48°F
5 January
🌧️
+54°F
6 January
🌫️
+39°F
7 January
🌫️
+33°F
8 January
☀️
+31°F
9 January
☁️
+31°F
10 January
☁️
+42°F
11 January
☀️
+38°F
12 January
☀️
+36°F
13 January
☀️
+37°F
14 January
☀️
+46°F
15 January
☀️
+43°F
16 January
🌫️
+41°F
17 January
🌫️
+42°F
18 January
☀️
+44°F
19 January
🌫️
+39°F
20 January
☀️
+43°F
21 January
☀️
+39°F
22 January
☀️
+46°F
23 January
☁️
+42°F
24 January
☁️
+34°F
25 January
☀️
+45°F
26 January
☀️
+41°F
27 January
☀️
+40°F
28 January
☀️
+51°F
29 January
☁️
+44°F
30 January
☀️
+51°F
31 January
☀️
+33°F
In January 2023 Ljubljana had 17 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ljubljana climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Ljubljana in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+36°F) and the highest in 2007 (+54°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ljubljana in January:

Is January a good time to visit Ljubljana?

It’s always a good time to visit Ljubljana, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ljubljana in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Ljubljana rainy in January?

Ljubljana is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Ljubljana in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ljubljana in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Ljubljana

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.