Ljubljana in October
Autumn colors
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Ljubljana — with trade-offs.
October is cool and colorful, with quieter streets.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–16°C
- Cool and rainy.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
+Autumn colors and calm.
–Rainy days.
My tip for October
Walk up to the castle for autumn views.
- Photography
- Food
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Ljubljana, 7th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Ljubljana in October
- Autumn rain
- The wettest months. Plan flexible days for hikes and lake trips.
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Weather
Weather in Ljubljana in October
In October Ljubljana averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with about 150 mm of rain or snow over 13 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
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Average low
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 150 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO), Ljubljana Bežigrad 1991–2020. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Ljubljana in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Ljubljana?
- October is a reasonable month in Ljubljana — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Ljubljana overall (7 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Autumn colors and calm. The main downside: Rainy days.
- What is the weather like in Ljubljana in October?
- Average highs are around 16°C and lows around 8°C. Expect about 150 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Cool and rainy. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Ljubljana crowded in October?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Ljubljana in October?
- 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 (October ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.