Slovenia

  • Capital and largest city: LJUBLJANA
  • Official languages: SLOVENE
  • Government: UNITARY PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBILC
  • President: BORUT PAHOR
  • Prime Minister: MIRO CERAR
  • Independence: 25 JUNE 1991
  • Joined the European Union: 1 MAY 2004
  • Area: 20,273 km2
  • Population (2015): 2.063.077
  • Currency: EURO (€)
  • Time zone: CET (UTC + 1)CEST (UTC + 2) (Summer)
  • Drives on the: RIGHT

WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN SLOVENIA

The weather in Slovenia varies from season to season. There are also three climatic influences that meet in the country. A harsh Alpine climate prevails in the mountains, the coast has a sub-Mediterranean climate, and the north-east lowlands have a continental climate. The average temperature is above 20°C in July, and around 0°C in January.

What’s the best time to travel to Ljubljana in Slovenia? Here are some annual weather facts:

• The months May, June, July, August and September have nice weather with a good average temperature.
• On average, the warmest month is August.
• On average, the coolest month is January.