Climate - Kranjska Gora (Slovenia)

The climate of Kranjska Gora is moderately continental, characterized by cold winters, with temperatures often below freezing (0 °C or 32 °F), and mild or pleasantly warm summers.
The city is located in the Julian Alps, in a valley at an altitude of 800 meters (2,600 feet), near the border with Italy and Austria, and is a renowned ski resort.
Precipitation is abundant, and although the winter is the (relatively) driest season, there can sometimes be heavy snowfalls. During the most intense cold spells, the temperature can drop to -20 °C (-4 °F) or even below. The cold record is -26.4 °C (-15.5 °F), set in January 1985.
In summer, severe thunderstorms can break out in the afternoon or evening. Nights are cool, and sometimes even cold. At times there can be hot periods, in which highs reach or exceed 30 °C (86 °F). The heat record is 36.1 °C (97 °F), set in July 1983.

Best Time

The best time to visit Kranjska Gora runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a jacket for the evening.
Late winter and early spring (February-March) are recommended for a ski holiday, since the days are longer than in December and January.

Kranjska Gora - Climate data

In Kranjska Gora, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -2.6 °C (27.4 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Kranjska Gora, precipitation amounts to 1535 millimeters (60.4 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 65 mm (2.6 in) in the driest month (January) to 185 mm (7.3 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
In Kranjska Gora, there are on average around 1865 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Kranjska Gora - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -2.6 °C (27 °F), with a minimum of -7.2 °C (19.1 °F) and a maximum of 2.1 °C (35.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -15.5 °C (4 °F). However, it dropped to -21 °C (-5.8 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it reached 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.

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In February, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -0.8 °C (31 °F), with a minimum of -6.3 °C (20.6 °F) and a maximum of 4.8 °C (40.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -14.5 °C (6 °F). However, it dropped to -21.1 °C (-6 °F) in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) in February 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.

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In March, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.2 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -2.9 °C (26.8 °F) and a maximum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13 °F). However, it dropped to -24.3 °C (-11.7 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.

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In April, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.2 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 1.1 °C (34 °F) and a maximum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12.9 °C (8.8 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 26.5 °C (79.7 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.

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In May, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.8 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -4.7 °C (23.5 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) in May 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.

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In June, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.8 °C (28.8 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) in July 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 34.7 °C (94.5 °F) in July 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.

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In August, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (75 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 35.8 °C (96.4 °F) in August 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.

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In September, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.7 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.4 °C (24.1 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 28.6 °C (83.5 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.

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In October, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.3 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 3 °C (37.5 °F) and a maximum of 13.7 °C (56.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12.3 °C (9.9 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.

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In November, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.2 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.5 °F) and a maximum of 7.3 °C (45.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (16.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14.8 °C (5.4 °F) in November 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in November 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 27% of the time.

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In December, the weather in Kranjska Gora is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -2.1 °C (28 °F), with a minimum of -6.1 °C (21 °F) and a maximum of 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -14.5 °C (5.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21.2 °C (-6.2 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it reached 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.