Month guide · Ljubljana · Slovenia
Ljubljana in January
What January 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
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9 hours of daylight. Cold and often foggy in the basin, while the surrounding hills can sit in sunshine; museums and cafés are quiet.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Ljubljana: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with December (4°C (39°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:40
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 16:42
- Daylight
- About 9 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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Ljubljana, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -3°C and 9 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 January a good time to visit Ljubljana?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Ljubljana in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Ljubljana?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and often foggy in the basin, while the surrounding hills can sit in sunshine; museums and cafés are quiet.
+How warm is Ljubljana in January?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ljubljana in January?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.