Ljubljana in January
Cold and quiet
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a below-average month in Ljubljana.
January is cold and quiet, with the festive lights staying up early in the month.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- -2–4°C
- Cold, with fog and some snow.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- €
- The lowest rates.
+Low prices and calm streets.
–Cold and often foggy.
My tip for January
Go up to the castle on a clear day for the Alps view.
- Cafés
- Museums
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Ljubljana, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Ljubljana in January
- Winter fog
- Cold, foggy days are common in the basin.
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Weather
Weather in Ljubljana in January
In January Ljubljana averages a high of 4°C (39°F) and a low of -2°C (28°F), with about 67 mm of rain or snow over 11 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
- 4°C
- 39°F
- Average low
- -2°C
- 28°F
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO), Ljubljana Bežigrad 1991–2020. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Ljubljana in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Ljubljana?
- January is a below-average month in Ljubljana. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Ljubljana overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low prices and calm streets. The main downside: Cold and often foggy.
- What is the weather like in Ljubljana in January?
- Average highs are around 4°C and lows around -2°C. Expect about 67 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Cold, with fog and some snow. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Ljubljana crowded in January?
- Crowds are low. Very quiet. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Ljubljana in January?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). The lowest rates. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Ljubljana?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (January ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Ljubljana in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold and often foggy.
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