AI-generatedBovec at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,080 h
- Rain a year
- 1,787 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 465 m
Climate in Bovec
Bovec has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year, Bovec is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bovec
The best time to visit Bovec is from April to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is November with 208 mm of precipitation.
Bovec through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bovec in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Bovec in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–27 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Bovec in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–22 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Bovec in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–8 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2118:21
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:03–08:02 · evening 17:41–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:03 · evening 18:40–18:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bovec compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Bovec in October?
In October, Bovec is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bovec.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:21 – 18:21
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bovec
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Bovec: score 75 against 66. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 196 mm | 140 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bovec month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January5° · 3.0 h
In January, Bovec is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 113 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in January31February8° · 4.5 h
In February, Bovec is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in February52March12° · 5.6 h
In March, Bovec is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 127 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in March69April16° · 6.3 h
In April, Bovec is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 139 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in April67May20° · 7.1 h
In May, Bovec is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in May75June24° · 7.9 h
In June, Bovec is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 140 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in June66July27° · 8.8 h
In July, Bovec is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 135 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in July66August27° · 8.5 h
In August, Bovec is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 138 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in August73September22° · 6.5 h
In September, Bovec is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 179 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in September66October16° · 4.7 h
In October, Bovec is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in October31November10° · 2.8 h
In November, Bovec is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 208 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in November18December6° · 2.5 h
In December, Bovec is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 133 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bovec.
Bovec in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bovec
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 5° | −3° | 3.0 h | 10 | 113 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 8° | −2° | 4.5 h | 10 | 111 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 12° | 1° | 5.6 h | 12 | 127 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 16° | 5° | 6.3 h | 14 | 139 |
| MayMay | 67 | 20° | 9° | 7.1 h | 17 | 167 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 24° | 13° | 7.9 h | 14 | 140 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 27° | 14° | 8.8 h | 14 | 135 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 27° | 14° | 8.5 h | 13 | 138 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 22° | 11° | 6.5 h | 13 | 179 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 16° | 7° | 4.7 h | 13 | 196 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 10° | 3° | 2.8 h | 13 | 208 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 6° | −2° | 2.5 h | 10 | 133 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.34° N, 13.55° E · 465 m · Europe/Ljubljana
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bovec
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bovec, 43 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Bovec: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bovec has about 13 rainy days with 196 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bovec
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bovec
How breezy and how cloudy Bovec is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bovec typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Bovec: mostly cloudy, with about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Bovec
How often the day gets hot in Bovec (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bovec has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Bovec
Snow is possible in Bovec, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Bovec.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Bovec
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Bovec in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bovec has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,170 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Slovenia
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Slovenian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +386
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bovec vs Kobarid
In October the holiday weather in Bovec and Kobarid is about equally good (score 66 vs 70). During the day Kobarid is 1 °C warmer than Bovec.
| in October | Bovec | Kobarid |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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Slovenia in October: the best places
In October, Bovec ranks 8 of 23 destinations in this country.
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- 3Murska Sobota16°72
- 4Kobarid17°70
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- 7Maribor16°67
- 8BovecThis page16°66
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Frequently asked questions about Bovec
When is the best time to visit Bovec?
The best time to visit Bovec is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bovec?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Bovec?
The wettest month is November with 208 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 111 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bovec get?
Bovec gets around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Bovec in?
Bovec is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bovec?
A nonstop flight from London to Bovec takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bovec?
Bovec has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 69, summer holidays 66, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 18.