Month guide · Ljubljana · Slovenia
Ljubljana in August
What August is really like in Ljubljana: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: August Dominus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Many locals leave for the coast, but the city stays lively with summer festivals and day-trippers heading to Bled.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Ljubljana: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (27°C (81°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:12
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm, long days with the Ljubljana Festival in Križanke and outdoor concerts; the busiest season for hotels and for day trips to Bled.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Ljubljana Festival continues (usually until late August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Zoo · Rožnik
Ljubljana Zoo
The city zoo spreads over wooded slopes on the southern side of Rožnik hill, with enclosures for brown bears, wolves, lynx and other animals from Slovenian forests as well as elephants and giraffes.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Architecture · Trnovo and Krakovo
Križanke
Even without a ticket, step into the courtyards to see Plečnik's decorated walls and lanterns.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Couples
- Free
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Nature · Tacen
Šmarna Gora
Ljubljana's favourite hill rises to about 670 metres north of the city, with a pilgrimage church and a mountain inn at the top.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
- Free
- Nature
Religious site · Old Town
Ljubljana Cathedral (St Nicholas)
Look closely at the two bronze doors before going in; they are the cathedral's most striking modern feature.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 15°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Ljubljana?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Ljubljana in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Ljubljana?
It is a shoulder-season month. Many locals leave for the coast, but the city stays lively with summer festivals and day-trippers heading to Bled.
+How warm is Ljubljana in August?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ljubljana in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.