Ljubljana in May
Warm and green
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is one of the best months to visit Ljubljana.
May is warm and green, great for the city and day trips.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–22°C
- Warm, with showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
+Warm days and long evenings.
–Some rain.
My tip for May
Catch an early bus to Lake Bled.
- Day trips
- Walking
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Ljubljana, 2nd for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Ljubljana in May
In May Ljubljana averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with about 114 mm of rain or snow over 14 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
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 114 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO), Ljubljana Bežigrad 1991–2020. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Ljubljana in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Ljubljana?
- May is one of the best months to visit Ljubljana. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Ljubljana overall (2 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Warm days and long evenings. The main downside: Some rain.
- What is the weather like in Ljubljana in May?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 11°C. Expect about 114 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Warm, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Ljubljana crowded in May?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Ljubljana in May?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good value. 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 (May ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.