Climate - Nova Gorica (Slovenia)

The climate of Nova Gorica is moderately continental, with cold, damp winters and hot, muggy summers.
The city is located on the border with Italy (beyond the border we find the city of Gorizia), in the plain, but in the vicinity of hills and low mountains.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 4 °C (39 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 23.1 °C (74 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,415 millimeters (55.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 80 mm (3.1 in) in the driest month (February) to 185 mm (7.3 in) in the wettest (November). Here is the average precipitation.

On average, there are around 2,225 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Weather by month

Based on the period 1992 - 2020.
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is 4 °C (39.1 °F), with a minimum of -0.3 °C (31.4 °F) and a maximum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -7 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -11.5 °C (11 °F) in January 2000.
On the mildest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it reached 17 °C (62 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 85 millimeters (3.3 inches), spread over 7 days.
On average, there are 104 hours of sunshine per month, ie 3.4 hours per day.

In February, the average temperature is 5.1 °C (41.1 °F), with a minimum of 0 °C (32.1 °F) and a maximum of 10.1 °C (50.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -10.5 °C (13 °F) in February 1993.
On the mildest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 21.5 °C (70 °F) in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 80 millimeters (3.1 inches), spread over 6 days.
On average, there are 131 hours of sunshine per month, ie 4.7 hours per day.

In March, the average temperature is 8.7 °C (47.6 °F), with a minimum of 3.2 °C (37.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -11.5 °C (11 °F) in March 2005.
On the mildest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 25.5 °C (78 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 85 millimeters (3.3 inches), spread over 7 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, ie 5.7 hours per day.

In April, the average temperature is 12.7 °C (54.8 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -5.5 °C (22 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 30.5 °C (87 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 95 millimeters (3.7 inches), spread over 9 days.
On average, there are 189 hours of sunshine per month, ie 6.3 hours per day.

In May, the average temperature is 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to 2.5 °C (37 °F) in May 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 33.5 °C (93 °F) in May 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 120 millimeters (4.7 inches), spread over 10 days.
On average, there are 237 hours of sunshine per month, ie 7.6 hours per day.

In June, the average temperature is 21.1 °C (69.9 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39 °F) in June 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 33 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (99 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 110 millimeters (4.3 inches), spread over 9 days.
On average, there are 259 hours of sunshine per month, ie 8.6 hours per day.

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is 23.1 °C (73.6 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 7.5 °C (46 °F) in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38.5 °C (101 °F) in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 105 millimeters (4.1 inches), spread over 8 days.
On average, there are 303 hours of sunshine per month, ie 9.8 hours per day.

In August, the average temperature is 23.1 °C (73.5 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (43 °F) in August 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 105 millimeters (4.1 inches), spread over 7 days.
On average, there are 288 hours of sunshine per month, ie 9.3 hours per day.

In September, the average temperature is 17.9 °C (64.2 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 6.5 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in September 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 28.5 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 33.5 °C (92 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 170 millimeters (6.7 inches), spread over 9 days.
On average, there are 199 hours of sunshine per month, ie 6.6 hours per day.

In October, the average temperature is 13.9 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.9 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 1 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 150 millimeters (5.9 inches), spread over 9 days.
On average, there are 151 hours of sunshine per month, ie 4.9 hours per day.

In November, the average temperature is 9.3 °C (48.8 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41.1 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -6.5 °C (20 °F) in November 2008.
On the mildest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 20 °C (68 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 185 millimeters (7.3 inches), spread over 11 days.
On average, there are 96 hours of sunshine per month, ie 3.2 hours per day.

In December, the average temperature is 4.9 °C (40.8 °F), with a minimum of 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) and a maximum of 9.2 °C (48.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -7 °C (20 °F). However, it dropped to -14 °C (7 °F) in December 2009.
On the mildest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 18 °C (65 °F) in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 125 millimeters (4.9 inches), spread over 8 days.
On average, there are 95 hours of sunshine per month, ie 3.1 hours per day.

Best Time

The best period to visit Nova Gorica is that of spring and early summer, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-June. September, too, is a good month. However, you have to take into account some rainy days in both periods.
Summer can be hot, although some days can be acceptable, especially in June. In summer, and sometimes in May, sudden thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening must be put into account.