Slovenia in November: Best things to do
November is the first colder month in Slovenia after summer, which serves as an invitation to explore more indoor activities such as museums, castles, and caves.
In this guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know before visiting Slovenia in November. We have lived and traveled through Slovenia for over 5 years now, so we have seen this country across all months and seasons.
Weather in Slovenia in November
November is officially the last full month of autumn and the first month where you can start to experience some cold weather after summer.
The weather in November in Slovenia tends to be quite gloomy and foggy, especially in Ljubljana. For this reason, November is a great month to explore indoor activities around Slovenia – we’ll give you a few ideas below.
This is the average temperature in Slovenia in November:
| Celsius | Fahrenheit | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum temperature (avg) | 2Β°C | 36Β°F |
| Maximum temperature (avg) | 8Β°C | 46Β°F |
The average temperature can vary a lot depending on the destination. The Slovenian coast is the area with the highest average temperature, which is normally a few degrees higher than the country’s average.
If you go to the mountains, you might get temperatures close to 0Β°C.
November is also a rainy month with high humidity, so make sure you come prepared. Below, we’ll describe a few items you should pack with you.
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Things to do in Slovenia in November
November may not be the best month for exploring outdoors because the weather tends to be cloudy. But, it can be done!
To be completely honest, the weather has been a bit unstable the past few years so you might get full sunshine even though the forecast says otherwise. My main recommendation if you will be visiting Slovenia in November is to keep your schedule flexible!
There is no need to buy tickets in advance because it is low season. Instead, make a list of what you want to see and organize your days based on what the weather looks like.
Here are a few ideas of things to do in November in Slovenia:
- Go on a wine tasting or wine festival – November is wine month! Schedule a trip to Maribor for Martinovanje, you won’t regret it.
- Visit one of Slovenia’s famous thermal resorts – Rimske Terme is one of our personal favorites
- Explore the art and culture in Ljubljana – this is the best time to hit the museums, the Ljubljana Castle, and other cultural attractions
- Visit Postojna Cave
Visiting Lake Bled in November
Lake Bled is a very popular place to go in November in Slovenia. It will be much quieter than earlier in the season, and most of the attractions in Bled are open all year round.
You can hike to Ojstrica Viewpoint, visit the Bled Castle, or catch a pletna rowing boat any time of the year.
These guides might help you plan your trip:
Exploring nature in November in Slovenia
Late October and early November can be a good time of the year to see the fall colors. It depends on how the weather will be on the specific dates of your trip, but in general, the orange foliage is at its peak around the end of October.
The higher altitude hikes will already be closed by November since the higher mountain huts tend to close earlier in the year. However, it is possible to do short hikes depending on the weather conditions.
Here are a few key information about natural sites in Slovenia:
- Tolmin Gorge – Open until 17/11
- Vintgar Gorge – Closed in November (closing date is 10/10/2024)
- Savica Waterfall – Open
- Postojna Cave – Open
- PeriΔnik Waterfall – Free to visit, passage behind the waterfall may be closed
Events and festivals in Slovenia in November 2024
November is a month for celebrating wine culture, with Martinovanje being the main festival. Here is a short list of the main events happening around Slovenia in November 2024:
- 09/11 – St Martin’s Day Celebration – Ptuj, Ε tanjel
- 10 & 11/11 – St Martin’s Day Celebration – Maribor – this is the largest Martinovanje celebration in the country, with events happening around the city for the entire weekend.
- 09/11 – Ljubljana Wine Route – Hosted in the city center, this event brings together local winemakers from all wine regions in Slovenia. You can also taste local cuisine.
- 27/11 – Turning on the Christmas lights in Maribor
- 29/11 – Turning on the Christmas lights in Ljubljana
Prices for traveling around Slovenia in November
November is officially considered a low-season month here in Slovenia, which means prices are more attractive than during the summer.
Accommodations and activities that adapt their prices based on the season will have their prices at the minimum in November. Tolmin Gorge is a good example of this.
Also, when visiting Slovenia in November, you will not need to book activities and accommodation too far in advance, since they rarely sell out this time of year.
What to wear in Slovenia in November?
Remember when I said that the trick for traveling to Slovenia in November is flexibility? This also applies to your wardrobe.
You want to make sure you have clothes warm enough to withstand the weather, but make it in layers so that if you get lucky with a sunny and warmer day, you can also enjoy it.
Here is our recommended list of things to pack when coming to Slovenia in November:
- Warm clothes – bring at least one strong winter jacket
- Impermeable jacket – ideally your winter jacket should also be impermeable so you will be ok even if it rains (which is likely). Alternatively, make sure you have an umbrella
- Scarf – November can be quite windy!
- Gloves, beanies, and accessories
- Good & comfortable walking shoes – opt for closed footwear since the weather will be cold
- Layers, layers, layers
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Organizing your trip
To help you plan your trip to Slovenia, we have put together our favorite planning resources:
- Check out our page with curated Slovenia experiences
- Travel insurance: Make sure you are protected during your trip. We use SafetyWing whenever we are traveling abroad.
- Renting a car: We always use Discover Cars to get the best car deals.
- Accommodation: Find the best hotels and apartments on Booking.com.
- Activities: Get fun ideas of what to do and buy unique activities with Get Your Guide.
- SIM Card: Stay connected during your trip with Airalo.
- Slovenia Map: Check out our custom-made Map with 290+ must-see spots!
- Slovenia itineraries: Check out our pre-made Slovenian itineraries!
- Recommended hiking gear: Check our recommendations on Amazon if you will be hiking in Slovenia!
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