Month guide · Ljubljana · Slovenia
Ljubljana in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Autumn colour on the castle hill and in Tivoli; rain becomes more frequent towards the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Ljubljana: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with September (22°C (72°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:16
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September weather and autumn colour in October, turning grey and wet by November, when prices fall.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Ljubljana Marathon (usually late October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Waterfront · Old Town
Butchers' Bridge and the Ljubljanica embankments
Butchers' Bridge, opened in 2010, carries bronze sculptures by Jakov Brdar of Adam and Eve, Prometheus and satyrs, along with thousands of padlocks left by couples.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- After dark
- Food
Street · Old Town
Mestni trg, Stari trg and the Town Hall
See the original Robba Fountain afterwards in the glass hall of the National Gallery.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Shopping
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 7°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October 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 October a good time to visit Ljubljana?
It is a shoulder-season month. Autumn colour on the castle hill and in Tivoli; rain becomes more frequent towards the end of the month.
+How warm is Ljubljana in October?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ljubljana in October?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.