Ljubljana in August
Summer evenings
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the best months to visit Ljubljana.
August is warm and busy, with summer events in the old town.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–28°C
- Warm, with thunderstorms.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy.
- Prices
- €€€
- Higher summer rates.
+Warm evenings and events.
–Busy, with storms.
My tip for August
Visit Bled and Vintgar Gorge early in the day.
- Festivals
- Day trips
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Ljubljana, 2nd for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Ljubljana in August
- Summer crowds
- The old town and Lake Bled are busiest. Book rooms early.
July–August
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Weather
Weather in Ljubljana in August
In August Ljubljana averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with about 124 mm of rain or snow over 12 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Precipitation
- 124 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO), Ljubljana Bežigrad 1991–2020. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Ljubljana in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Ljubljana?
- August is one of the best months to visit Ljubljana. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Ljubljana overall (2 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Warm evenings and events. The main downside: Busy, with storms.
- What is the weather like in Ljubljana in August?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 16°C. Expect about 124 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Warm, with thunderstorms. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Ljubljana crowded in August?
- Crowds are high. Busy. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Ljubljana in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Higher summer rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Ljubljana?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (August ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.