Month guide · Ljubljana · Slovenia
Ljubljana in February
What February is really like in Ljubljana: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of -2°C (28°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Still cold, with occasional snow; the carnival season brings costumed parades to towns across Slovenia.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / -2°C (28°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Ljubljana: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about -2°C (28°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (4°C (39°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:05
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:28
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold and often foggy, with the festive December market and lights; January and February are the quietest and lowest-priced months.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Kurentovanje carnival in Ptuj, with shaggy kurent costumes (usually February, before Lent)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Castle · Castle Hill
Ljubljana Castle
The castle crowns the wooded hill above the Old Town and is reached by a short funicular from Krekov trg or by footpaths from Študentovska street and Reber.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Kids
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Landmark · Center
Triple Bridge and Prešeren Square
Look for Julija's bust on the building at Wolfova 4, diagonally across the square from the statue.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- After dark
Landmark · Center
Dragon Bridge
Four copper dragons, the symbol of the city, guard this Vienna Secession-style bridge completed in 1901 and originally named after Emperor Franz Joseph's jubilee.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Architecture
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Market · Old Town
Central Market
Come in the morning for the farmers' stalls, and on a Friday from spring to autumn stay for lunch at Odprta kuhna.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near -2°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Ljubljana?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 February a good time to visit Ljubljana?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold, with occasional snow; the carnival season brings costumed parades to towns across Slovenia.
+How warm is Ljubljana in February?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around -2°C (28°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ljubljana in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.