Season guide · Ljubljana · Slovenia
Ljubljana in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Settled September weather and autumn colour in October, turning grey and wet by November, when prices fall. Expect highs up to 22°C (72°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F), with about 34 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 3°C (37°F) to 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 34
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 11 | 12.5 h | 4/5 |
| October | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 11 | 10.8 h | 3/5 |
| November | 10°C (50°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 12 | 9.4 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 16°C (61°F) against a yearly 16°C (61°F), and 34 of the year's roughly 130 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Ljubljana Marathon (usually late October)
- November: St Martin's Day new-wine celebrations (around 11 November)
- November: Ljubljana International Film Festival (usually November)
Good choices for autumn
Museum · Tabor and Metelkova
Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Housed in a former barracks building at the Metelkova museum quarter, the ethnographic museum covers everyday life in Slovenia, from painted beehive panels and kurent carnival costumes to farm tools and folk dress.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
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
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Gallery · Center
National Gallery of Slovenia
The national collection traces Slovene art from Gothic sculpture to the early 20th-century Impressionists Ivan Grohar and Rihard Jakopič.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · Center
National Museum of Slovenia
Go straight to the archaeology rooms for the flute and the situla, then decide whether to see the rest.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · Trnovo and Krakovo
Plečnik House
Architect Jože Plečnik lived and worked in this house in Trnovo for decades, and his rooms, drawings, furniture and garden are preserved as he left them.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle (About 1 hour by bus or train) — An electric train carries visitors deep into Postojna's huge karst cave system before a guided walk past stalactite halls.
- Škocjan Caves (About 1 hour 30 minutes by train and walk) — A UNESCO-listed cave system where the Reka river roars through an underground canyon crossed by a narrow bridge high above the water.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Ljubljana?
Yes: September is among the best months. Settled September weather and autumn colour in October, turning grey and wet by November, when prices fall.
+What is the weather like in Ljubljana in autumn?
Highs of up to 22°C (72°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F), with about 34 rainy days over the season.