When to go · Slovenia
Slovenia in August
Mixed month. Peak crowds and prices at Bled and Piran; Triglav huts full.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- High
- Slovenia
- Prices
- High
- Slovenia
Verdict
Peak crowds and prices at Bled and Piran; Triglav huts full.
Weather in August
- Ljubljana and the centre · Ljubljana, Škofja Loka, Mariborhot
Continental: foggy winters in the Ljubljana basin, warm summers with storms.
- Julian Alps · Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora, Bovecbest weather
Snow December–March; hiking June–September; the Soča side is among the wettest places in Europe in autumn.
- Karst and coast · Piran, Izola, Koper, Lipicahot
Mediterranean; the bora wind blasts the Karst in winter; sea swimming June–September.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Assumption
15 Aug
Pilgrimage to Brezje; peak season crowds.
Ljubljana Festival and summer events
Jul–Aug · Ljubljana
Concerts and open-air events in the Old Town; hotels fill.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Slovenia
- High
- Prices · Slovenia
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in August
Rated best or good this month
Julian Alps
Best weather of the year (Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora, Bovec)