Slovenia Weather

Slovenia weather
Slovenia has a very diverse landscape, incorporating snow-covered peaks in the mountains and sunny beaches along the coastline, with weather conditions to match. The most popular regions for tourist to visit include the Adriatic coast, which enjoys a moderate Mediterranean-like climate, with hot dry summers, and the Alpine regions, boasting warm pleasant weather in high season and cold snowy winters.

Weather in Slovenia - Enjoy the pleasant Mediterranean climate along the coast
Summer in Slovenia begins in May and lasts till October, with warm sunny weather and an average temperature of 21C. Influenced by the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic coast in the south enjoys an abundance of sunny days, with the area seeing up to 12 hours of sunshine a day in July. Although the region is drier than the rest of the country, the coast is still prone to heavy summer thunderstorms. Spring and autumn seasons along the coast tend to be changeable, receiving between 3 and 5 hours of sunshine per day, and seeing temperatures ranging from 10C-15C. Inland, the climate is temperate, with warm summers, and even more rainfall. The Alpine region in the north remains warm and dry during the summer, offering ideal conditions for walking, hiking and other outdoor pursuits. The mountains see lower temperatures due to the elevation, and more changeable conditions than the coast.

Slovenia weather - Cold winters, with plenty of snow in the mountains
The majority of Slovenia experiences very cold winters, with the average temperature around 0C. With plenty of snow and freezing conditions in the Alpine regions, the mountains continue to be thriving tourist resorts, offering many winter sports. Winters along the coast in Slovenia tend to milder, with temperatures ranging from 5C-7C, and the area still seeing a couple of hours of sunshine a day. During the winter, a strong wind blowing cold air down from the north, known as the 'bora', is a feature of the Slovenian winter, often hitting the coast very heavily.