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Customs and Culture
Cultural Attributes
Slovenes appear reserved at first but are very friendly upon acquaintance. They place a high value on their relationships with family and friends. Slovenes are very proud of their cultural heritage and their country. People lose respect by being late, rude, aggressive, boastful, pessimistic, or xenophobic. On receiving a compliment, the Slovene may say: I invite you for a drink! Indicating they gracefully accept the compliment. Children are treasured, and motherhood is revered. Pets are also treated with great affection. Slovenes are inclined to work hard, both at work and at home. Building their own home and having a garden are popular pastimes. The streets and public spaces are kept clean and tidy. Homegrown food is a valued commodity. Flowers are often on display on window sills.
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Holidays
Independence Day/Statehood Day
6/25Independence
Dates of Interest
- November 11th
Celebrated on November 11th, St. Martin's Day is traditionally associated with the blessing of the new wine. It is celebrated with feasts, wine tastings, and various cultural events.
How do people greet each other in Slovenia?
Slovenes smile, shake hands, and greet each other with 'Kako se imate?' (How are you?), using the casual 'Kako se imaš?' with those they know well. When parting, people say 'Na svidenje' or 'adijo.'
Do
- Shake hands and smile when greeting
- Address women as 'Gospa' and men as 'Gospod'
- Give a verbal greeting and apologize if your hand isn't clean
- Match formality using 'vi' (formal) or 'ti' (casual) for 'you'
Good to know
- Slovenes sometimes nod their head while shaking hands
What are the dining customs in Slovenia?
Slovenes eat continental style, with the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right, and try to share the main meal, lunch (kosilo), together in mid-afternoon. Guests are always served first, but no one begins eating until the host does.
Do
- Eat continental style, fork left, knife right
- Raise your glass and toast with 'Na zdravje!' before a meal
- Wait for the host to begin eating before you start
- Expect glasses and plates to be refilled often
Don’t
- Don't start eating before the host does
Good to know
- Lunch (kosilo) is the main meal; a light supper (večerja) is eaten in the evening
- The host may offer a blessing after serving: 'dober tek!' or 'živijo!'
What etiquette should visitors know in Slovenia?
Good manners are essential, and Slovenes value punctuality, humility, and respect. When visiting homes, it is customary to call ahead and not stay too long.
Do
- Call ahead before visiting family or friends
- Bring a bouquet, bottle of wine, or small gift for the children
- Offer to remove your shoes before entering the home
- Hold the door open for others
Don’t
- Don't be late, rude, aggressive, boastful, pessimistic, or xenophobic
- Don't stay too long as a guest
- Don't eat while speaking
Good to know
- Refreshments like coffee, juice, pastries, or biscuits are usually offered
- Hosts often accompany guests to the street or car
- Slovenes also enjoy meeting friends at cafes or inns for coffee or a drink
How should I dress in Slovenia?
Contemporary Western styles are worn and public grooming is important. In cities, men wear sports jackets and slacks with a collar and tie to work, while women wear suits, dresses, slacks, jackets, and fashion accessories.
Do
- Be well-groomed in public
- Wear contemporary Western-style clothing
Good to know
- Clothing often reflects occupation and status
- Furs, including the dormouse-skin fur hat 'polhovka,' are worn in southern regions for warmth
- Young people follow modern fashions, including blue jeans
What gestures and body language matter in Slovenia?
Open displays of affection are rarely seen except among young people, and courteous body language is expected.
Don’t
- Don't place your hands in your pockets while conversing
Good to know
- Take off your hat when you arrive somewhere
- Two girls or women may walk arm in arm along the street
What is family life like in Slovenia?
Family ties are strong, children are treasured, and motherhood is revered. It is now more usual for young couples to move out and set up their own home, and both parents may work while sharing child-care and household duties.
Good to know
- Most city dwellers live in apartments; rural residents may live in small privately owned houses
- Many city-dwellers keep a small country retreat with a productive garden
- People usually marry only after completing their education
What do people do for recreation in Slovenia?
Slovenes enjoy outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, swimming, horseback riding, and fishing, and in winter they ski and skate.
Good to know
- Skis were invented in Slovenia at the same time as in Scandinavia
- Proms (Maturitetni plesi) are organized every spring for elementary and secondary school graduates
- Building a home and gardening are popular pastimes
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Sources: CountryReports
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Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism
- Travel Alert Status
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Time Difference
- UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Climate
- Slovenia is temperate with four seasons, but the topography creates three individual climates. The northwest has an Alpine climate with strong influences from the Atlantic and abundant precipitation. Temperatures in the Alpine valleys are moderate in summer but cold in winter. The coast and a large part of Primorska as far as the Soca Valley has a Mediterranean climate with warm sunny weather much of the year and mild winters. Most of eastern Slovenia has a Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is 68-75 °F in the interior while on the coast it is around 82-85 °F. Ljubljana sits in a valley, and often has fog or rain covering the city. Slovenia gets most of its rain in the spring (May and June) and autumn (October and November). January is the coldest month with an average temperature of 30°F, and July is the warmest, with an average temperature of 70°F. The mean average temperature in Ljubljana is 50°F. Average annual precipitation is 31 inches in the east and 117 inches in the northeast, on account of heavier snowfall.
- Airports
- 14
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History
History
Historical Eras
Early Slavic Settlement
600 – 1282
Slavic tribes settled the eastern Alpine region around the 6th century, forming the early polity of Carantania — one of the first Slavic states. From the 9th century onward, Bavarian and Frankish overlordship brought Christianization and feudal integration into the broader Carolingian world. The distinctive Installation of the Dukes of Carinthia, a ritual of contractual consent between ruler and Slovene peasantry, endured for centuries and later drew admiration from Enlightenment political thinkers.
Habsburg Rule
1282 – 1918
The House of Habsburg consolidated control over the Slovene lands from the late 13th century, incorporating them into a vast Central European empire that persisted until 1918. A brief interruption came under Napoleon's Illyrian Provinces (1809–1813), which paradoxically stimulated Slovene national consciousness by elevating the Slovene language in public life. Throughout the 19th century a Romantic national revival flourished, championed by poets such as France Prešeren, as Slovenes resisted Germanization and codified a distinct literary language and cultural identity.
Yugoslav Interwar Period
1918 – 1941
Following World War I, Slovenia joined the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes in 1918, a multinational South Slavic state reconstituted as the Kingdom of Yugoslavia under Serbian monarch Alexander I in 1929. Slovenes occupied an uneasy position within the centralized kingdom, navigating Serbian political dominance while preserving cultural and economic ties to Central Europe. The period ended abruptly when Axis forces invaded and partitioned Yugoslavia in April 1941, dividing Slovene territory among Germany, Italy, and Hungary.
World War II & Socialist Yugoslavia
1941 – 1980
Under Axis occupation, Slovenes endured annexation, forced assimilation, and mass deportations, while communist-led Partisan resistance under Josip Broz Tito ultimately prevailed. In 1945 Slovenia became a constituent republic of socialist Yugoslavia, which charted an independent course from Moscow after the Tito–Stalin split of 1948. Slovenia emerged as Yugoslavia's most prosperous and industrially advanced republic, benefiting from the country's unique model of self-management socialism and comparatively open borders with the West.
Road to Independence
1980 – 1991
Tito's death in 1980 unleashed centrifugal pressures as Belgrade moved to reassert Serbian dominance over federal institutions. Slovenia responded with a remarkable democratic opening — tolerating a pluralist civil society, independent media, and opposition political movements to a degree unmatched elsewhere in the communist bloc. In December 1990, 88 percent of Slovenes voted for independence in a referendum; on June 25, 1991, the Republic of Slovenia declared independence, and a ten-day war with Yugoslav federal forces ended in Slovene victory and international recognition.
Independent Republic
1991 – present
As an independent state, Slovenia rapidly stabilized its economy, consolidated democratic institutions, and reoriented itself toward Western and Central European structures. In 2004 it acceded to both NATO and the European Union — endorsed by overwhelming referendum majorities — becoming the first former Yugoslav republic to do so. Slovenia subsequently adopted the euro in 2007, held the first EU Council Presidency among the 2004 accession states in 2008, and established itself as a constructive regional actor and model of post-communist democratic transition.
Overview
Slovenia is today a vibrant democracy, but the roots of this democracy go back deep in Slovene history. According to the 16th century French political philosopher, Jean Bodin, Slovenes practiced the unique custom of the Installation of the Dukes of Carinthia for almost 1,000 years, until the late 14th century. According to some scholars, Bodin’s account of how Slovene farmers contractually consented to be governed by the Duke influenced Thomas Jefferson’s drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
Timeline of Key Events
1918
Slovenia joins the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
After the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian empire, Slovenia joins the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
1929
The kingdom becomes known as Yugoslavia.
The kingdom becomes known as Yugoslavia.
1941
Slovenia is occupied by Nazi Germany and Italy during World War II.
Slovenia is occupied by Nazi Germany and Italy during World War II.
1945
At the end of the war, Slovenia becomes a constituent republic of socialist Yugoslavia.
At the end of the war, Slovenia becomes a constituent republic of socialist Yugoslavia.
1991
Croatia and Slovenia declare their independence from Yugoslavia.
Croatia and Slovenia declare their independence from Yugoslavia.
2004
Slovenia admitted to Nato.
Slovenia admitted to Nato.
2009
Slovenia lifts its embargo on EU membership talks for Croatia.
Slovenia lifts its embargo on EU membership talks for Croatia after the two countries sign a deal allowing international mediators to resolve their border dispute.
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View expanded historyInteresting Facts
Interesting Facts
Slovenia's Skocjan Caves, on the World Heritage list, are one of the world's most famous systems of limestone (karstic) caves.
A vine, said to be four hundred years old, can be seen growing in Maribor's old town. The vine is thought to be the oldest in the world.
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View all interesting factsGeography and Environment
Geography and Environment
- Terrain
- a short coastal strip on the Adriatic, an alpine mountain region adjacent to Italy and Austria, mixed mountains and valleys with numerous rivers to the east
- Climate
- Slovenia is temperate with four seasons, but the topography creates three individual climates. The northwest has an Alpine climate with strong influences from the Atlantic and abundant precipitation. Temperatures in the Alpine valleys are moderate in summer but cold in winter. The coast and a large part of Primorska as far as the Soca Valley has a Mediterranean climate with warm sunny weather much of the year and mild winters. Most of eastern Slovenia has a Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is 68-75 °F in the interior while on the coast it is around 82-85 °F. Ljubljana sits in a valley, and often has fog or rain covering the city. Slovenia gets most of its rain in the spring (May and June) and autumn (October and November). January is the coldest month with an average temperature of 30°F, and July is the warmest, with an average temperature of 70°F. The mean average temperature in Ljubljana is 50°F. Average annual precipitation is 31 inches in the east and 117 inches in the northeast, on account of heavier snowfall.
- Natural Hazards
- flooding and earthquakes
- Current Environmental Issues
- Sava River polluted with domestic and industrial waste; pollution of coastal waters with heavy metals and toxic chemicals; forest damage near Koper from air pollution (originating at metallurgical and chemical plants) and resulting acid rain
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View full geographyPeople & Demographics
People & Demographics
Religion
Languages Spoken
Slovenian 92%, Serbo-Croatian 6.2%, other 1.8%
- Serbo-Croatian
- Slovenian
Population
- Population
- 2,123,994
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- LJUBLJANA (capital) 273,000
- Nationality Noun
- Slovene(s)
- Ethnic Groups
- Slovene 92%, Croat 1%, Serb 0.5%, Hungarian 0.4%, Bosniak 0.3%, other 5.8% (1991)
- Language Note
- The official language is Slovene, a Slavic language. The language has a special language construct that indicates two people or things, separate to singular and plural. Slovene uses Roman characters, but excludes q,w,and x. The oldest documents preserved date back to 1000 AD. Slovene resisted the pressure to "Germanize" the language. The next most used language is English.
Health Information
- Life Expectancy at Birth
- Life expectancy at birth in Slovenia stands among the highest in Central and Eastern Europe, reflecting the country's well-developed healthcare system, high standard of living, and strong public health infrastructure. As of the most recent available data, the overall life expectancy at birth in Slovenia is approximately 81 years, with women living notably longer than men. Women in Slovenia can expect to live to around 84 years, while men have a life expectancy of roughly 78 years — a gap that mirrors broader European and global trends. Slovenia's life expectancy figures place it comfortably above the global average and in close alignment with many Western European nations. This is a significant achievement for a country that transitioned from a socialist economy to a European Union member state in 2004, during which time it rapidly modernized its healthcare system and social services. It is worth noting that life expectancy in Slovenia, as in much of Europe, experienced a modest decline during the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, before recovering in subsequent years. Several factors contribute to Slovenia's strong longevity outcomes. The country operates a universal public healthcare system that provides broad access to medical services for its citizens. Rates of preventable disease have declined steadily over recent decades, and the country has made consistent progress in reducing cardiovascular mortality, which remains one of the leading causes of death across Europe. Slovenia also benefits from relatively low rates of extreme poverty, a strong social safety net, and high levels of education, all of which are closely correlated with longer, healthier lives. Lifestyle factors also play a role. Slovenia's geography encourages outdoor activity, with hiking, cycling, and other physical pursuits deeply embedded in the national culture. Mediterranean dietary influences in the southwestern regions of the country contribute positively to health outcomes in those areas. Challenges remain, however. The gender gap in life expectancy persists, partly due to higher rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and occupational hazards historically associated with men. Additionally, Slovenia's population is aging, which places increasing pressure on its healthcare and pension systems. Government and EU-level policies continue to address these long-term demographic trends through investments in preventive care, elder services, and public health campaigns.
- Infant Mortality Rate
- Slovenia maintains one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the world, reflecting the country's robust healthcare infrastructure, high standard of living, and effective public health policies. As of the most recent available data, Slovenia's infant mortality rate stands at approximately 1.6 to 1.7 deaths per 1,000 live births, placing it consistently among the top-performing nations globally in this measure of child health. This figure represents a remarkable long-term improvement. In the early 1990s, following Slovenia's independence, the infant mortality rate was considerably higher, hovering around 8 to 9 deaths per 1,000 live births. Decades of sustained investment in maternal and neonatal healthcare, widespread prenatal care access, and a well-trained medical workforce have driven this dramatic decline. Slovenia's healthcare system provides universal coverage to its citizens, ensuring that expectant mothers receive comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care regardless of economic status. High rates of skilled birth attendance, well-equipped neonatal intensive care facilities, and strong vaccination programs all contribute to favorable outcomes for newborns. The country also benefits from high levels of education among women, low rates of poverty relative to the broader European context, and strong social support systems — all of which are closely linked to positive infant health outcomes. Breastfeeding promotion and public health campaigns targeting maternal nutrition and smoking cessation during pregnancy are additional factors that have contributed to the sustained low rate. Within the European Union, Slovenia performs comparably to countries such as Finland, Norway, and Japan, which are long recognized as global leaders in infant survival. The nation's infant mortality statistics are closely monitored by the Slovenian National Institute of Public Health, and consistent data reporting to international bodies ensures transparency and continued progress benchmarking. Overall, Slovenia's infant mortality rate serves as a strong indicator of the country's general health system effectiveness and the well-being of its population, reflecting a comprehensive approach to public health that begins before birth and continues through early childhood.
Life Expectancy
- Life Expectancy at Birth
- Life expectancy at birth in Slovenia stands among the highest in Central and Eastern Europe, reflecting the country's well-developed healthcare system, high standard of living, and strong public health infrastructure. As of the most recent available data, the overall life expectancy at birth in Slovenia is approximately 81 years, with women living notably longer than men. Women in Slovenia can expect to live to around 84 years, while men have a life expectancy of roughly 78 years — a gap that mirrors broader European and global trends. Slovenia's life expectancy figures place it comfortably above the global average and in close alignment with many Western European nations. This is a significant achievement for a country that transitioned from a socialist economy to a European Union member state in 2004, during which time it rapidly modernized its healthcare system and social services. It is worth noting that life expectancy in Slovenia, as in much of Europe, experienced a modest decline during the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, before recovering in subsequent years. Several factors contribute to Slovenia's strong longevity outcomes. The country operates a universal public healthcare system that provides broad access to medical services for its citizens. Rates of preventable disease have declined steadily over recent decades, and the country has made consistent progress in reducing cardiovascular mortality, which remains one of the leading causes of death across Europe. Slovenia also benefits from relatively low rates of extreme poverty, a strong social safety net, and high levels of education, all of which are closely correlated with longer, healthier lives. Lifestyle factors also play a role. Slovenia's geography encourages outdoor activity, with hiking, cycling, and other physical pursuits deeply embedded in the national culture. Mediterranean dietary influences in the southwestern regions of the country contribute positively to health outcomes in those areas. Challenges remain, however. The gender gap in life expectancy persists, partly due to higher rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and occupational hazards historically associated with men. Additionally, Slovenia's population is aging, which places increasing pressure on its healthcare and pension systems. Government and EU-level policies continue to address these long-term demographic trends through investments in preventive care, elder services, and public health campaigns.
- Infant Mortality Rate
- Slovenia maintains one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the world, reflecting the country's robust healthcare infrastructure, high standard of living, and effective public health policies. As of the most recent available data, Slovenia's infant mortality rate stands at approximately 1.6 to 1.7 deaths per 1,000 live births, placing it consistently among the top-performing nations globally in this measure of child health. This figure represents a remarkable long-term improvement. In the early 1990s, following Slovenia's independence, the infant mortality rate was considerably higher, hovering around 8 to 9 deaths per 1,000 live births. Decades of sustained investment in maternal and neonatal healthcare, widespread prenatal care access, and a well-trained medical workforce have driven this dramatic decline. Slovenia's healthcare system provides universal coverage to its citizens, ensuring that expectant mothers receive comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care regardless of economic status. High rates of skilled birth attendance, well-equipped neonatal intensive care facilities, and strong vaccination programs all contribute to favorable outcomes for newborns. The country also benefits from high levels of education among women, low rates of poverty relative to the broader European context, and strong social support systems — all of which are closely linked to positive infant health outcomes. Breastfeeding promotion and public health campaigns targeting maternal nutrition and smoking cessation during pregnancy are additional factors that have contributed to the sustained low rate. Within the European Union, Slovenia performs comparably to countries such as Finland, Norway, and Japan, which are long recognized as global leaders in infant survival. The nation's infant mortality statistics are closely monitored by the Slovenian National Institute of Public Health, and consistent data reporting to international bodies ensures transparency and continued progress benchmarking. Overall, Slovenia's infant mortality rate serves as a strong indicator of the country's general health system effectiveness and the well-being of its population, reflecting a comprehensive approach to public health that begins before birth and continues through early childhood.
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Government & Politics
Country Identity
- Country Name
- Slovenia
- Full Country Name
- Republic of Slovenia
- Local - Long
- Republika Slovenija
- Local - Short
- Slovenija
Government Structure
- Government Type
- parliamentary democratic republic
- Legal System
- based on civil law system
- Executive Branch
- chief of state: President Nataša PIRC MUSAR (since 23 December 2022) head of government: Prime Minister Robert GOLOB (since 1 June 2022) cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 23 October and 13 November 2022 (next to be held in fall 2027); following National Assembly elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually nominated to become prime minister by the president and elected by the National Assembly; election last held 24 April 2022 (next National Assembly elections to be held in 2026) election results: Nataša PIRC MUSAR elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Nataša PIRC MUSAR 53.9%, Anže LOGAR 46.1%; Robert GOLOB elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 54 to 30
- Legislative Branch
- Bicameral Parliament consisting of a National Assembly or Državni Zbor (90 seats; members are elected by popular vote through a proportional representation system with single-member constituency and party list components; members serve four-year terms) and the National Council or Državni Svet (40 seats; this is primarily an advisory body with limited legislative powers; it may propose laws, request review of any National Assembly decisions, and call national referenda; members representing social, economic, professional, and local interests are indirectly elected to five-year terms by an electoral college). Elections: National Assembly - last held on 24 April 2022 (next to be held in 2026). Election results: percent of vote by party - Gibanje Svoboda (Freedom Movement) 34.5%, SDS 23.5%, Nova Slovenija (NSi) 6.9%, SD 6.7%, Levica 4.4%, SLS 4.0%, SNS 3.5%, other 16.5%; seats by party - Gibanje Svoboda 41, SDS 27, NSi 8, SD 7, Levica 5, and one seat each reserved for the Hungarian and Italian national minorities. Following the election, Gibanje Svoboda leader Robert Golob was appointed Prime Minister, ending the tenure of Janez Janša and marking a significant shift in Slovenia's political landscape.
- Judicial Branch
- Supreme Court (judges are elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the Judicial Council); Constitutional Court (judges elected for nine-year terms by the National Assembly and nominated by the president)
- Suffrage
- 18 years of age; universal (16 years of age, if employed)
- Constitution
- adopted 23 December 1991, effective 23 December 1991
- Independence
- 25 June 1991 (from Yugoslavia)
- National Holiday
- Independence Day/Statehood Day, 25 June (1991)
Capital City
- Capital Name
- Ljubljana
- Capital - geographic coordinate
- 46 03 N, 14 31 E
- Capital Time Difference
- UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
likely related to the Slavic root "ljub", meaning "to like" or "to love"; by tradition, the name is related to the Slovene word "ljubljena" meaning "beloved"
Military
Branches: Slovenian Armed Forces (Slovenska Vojska, SV): Forces Command (with ground units, naval element, air and air defense brigade); Administration for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (ACPDR
Embassy / Diplomatic Mission
U.S. Embassy Ljubljana, Consular Section
Prešernova 31
1000 Ljubljana
Telephone: (386) (1) 200-5595
Emergency after-hours telephone: (386) (1) 200-5556
Facsimile: (386) (1) 200-5535
E-mail: ACSLjubljana@state.gov
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View full government detailsEconomy
Economy
Slovenia, with its strong historical and economic ties to Western Europe, enjoys one of the highest GDP per capita levels among the Central European states that transitioned from socialist to market economies.
Snapshot
- Currency Name and Code
- Euro (EUR)
- GDP — official exchange rate
- $35,210,000,000 (USD)
- GDP Real Growth Rate
- 3.8%
- Gini Index
- 28.4
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Climate Overview
Slovenia is temperate with four seasons, but the topography creates three individual climates. The northwest has an Alpine climate with strong influences from the Atlantic and abundant precipitation. Temperatures in the Alpine valleys are moderate in summer but cold in winter. The coast and a large part of Primorska as far as the Soca Valley has a Mediterranean climate with warm sunny weather much of the year and mild winters. Most of eastern Slovenia has a Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is 68-75 °F in the interior while on the coast it is around 82-85 °F. Ljubljana sits in a valley, and often has fog or rain covering the city.
Slovenia gets most of its rain in the spring (May and June) and autumn (October and November). January is the coldest month with an average temperature of 30°F, and July is the warmest, with an average temperature of 70°F. The mean average temperature in Ljubljana is 50°F. Average annual precipitation is 31 inches in the east and 117 inches in the northeast, on account of heavier snowfall.
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