As in most European countries, both northern and southern, Slovenia has a high season twice a year. Summer tourism peaks in the second half of July and early September. The winter peak is during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
As for the low season in Slovenia, it also happens twice a year. This is usually the second half of October and November, and the second half of March and early April. When deciding when to go to Slovenia, choose your travel destination. For many sightseeing tours, melting snows or chilly fall winds are not a hindrance, and, on the contrary, can add a certain extreme. Especially if you're sitting in a comfortable bus and just have to walk from the door to the door of a hotel, castle, restaurant or museum.
Slovenia can be divided into three climatic zones: temperate continental, Mediterranean and Alpine. There are almost no sudden temperature changes, mild winters (no lower than -10°C) and summers without serious heat. When flying to Slovenia is definitely cheaper, it's in November and March, so if you don't mind the damp and rain and want to see the country unadorned, choose this time.
Holidays in Slovenia in winter
Winter weather in Slovenia depends on the region. In the west, where there are more plains, it is warmer, influenced by the Adriatic. Winters are mild, with only a few centimeters of snow. The temperature rarely drops below zero. In the north-west of the country the average winter temperature is about -5°C.
Of course, frosts do occur. Thermal resorts are open all year round, regardless of the season. And ski resorts already from December delight lovers of good slopes, fluffy high snow and quality service. So you can safely go to Kranska Gora, Maribor Pohorje or Bovec. At an altitude of 1000 meters or more, daytime temperatures are usually between 0°C and -3°C in winter. At night, the thermometer drops to -10°C. This indicates more than mild winters.
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Holidays in Slovenia in spring
Spring becomes a good time for sightseeing around the country. Ski resorts close in mid-March and the snow is almost all gone by early April. The blooming April and warm May make this country a fairytale, and you can visit most of Slovenia's sights.
Check out thermal spas like Moravske Toplice, Šmarješke Toplice or Terme Zreče. The weather in Slovenia in spring depends on the region. Closer to the coast, by May the weather is sunny and temperatures rise to +20°C. Piran at this time is good for sightseeing vacations. Start in the capital, Ljubljana.
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Holidays in Slovenia in summer
Summer is perfect for traveling. And Slovenia here confirms the rule of summer rightly. The seaside vacation season starts quite late, in July, although many people venture out for a swim as early as early June. The air temperature rarely rises above +25°C, while the water warms up to +20°C. The weather in Slovenia in summer is good for those who like warmth and do not like heat. At night even in summer it is quite cool, +15°C is usual for all regions of the country, it can be even lower, especially in the mountains.
A lot of rain falls in June, this also makes the beginning of summer not too popular for wandering around this European country. You can visit Piran, Koper, Izola and Portoroz, the country's four main seaside resorts. All of Slovenia's thermal centers are at their best at this time. Read more about them in the section on Holidays in Slovenia in June
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The weather in Slovenia in early fall is almost ideal for sightseeing and spa vacations. Rains start in October, by the end of October it can already snow. November is cold, but ski resorts are not too popular yet. However, the resort lands near lakes Bled and Bohinj are best visited in September and early October.
This is the time when temperatures hover around +15°C. And it is insanely beautiful. Ljubljana, Piran, Maribor are good for sightseeing vacations. Go to Radenci, Strunjan and other thermal resorts of the country. Autumn is not a hindrance in this respect. On the Adriatic coast the air temperature stays at +18°C throughout September. By November, temperatures start to reach around zero.
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When it's best to go to Slovenia, we can give a pretty clear answer. Late August and early September. This is the perfect time. It's warm, you can swim in the sea, and by the end of September the trees of the wooded country are slowly turning into golden torches. When is the best time to vacation in Slovenia, it's up to you to decide. And we at tripmydream can help you find your personalized tour, convenient and successful at any time of year.
