AI-generatedIdrija at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 1,787 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 441 m
Climate in Idrija
Idrija has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Idrija is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Idrija
The best time to visit Idrija is from April to September. Rain is frequent from October to November; the wettest month is November with 208 mm.
Idrija through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Idrija in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–21 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Idrija in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–27 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Idrija in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–22 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Idrija in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–8 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, 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 – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:1918:20
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 07:01–08:00 · evening 17:39–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:01 · evening 18:38–18:50
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 Idrija 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 | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Idrija in October?
In October, Idrija is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.6 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 Idrija.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:19 – 18:20
- 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 %93 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Idrija
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Idrija: score 78 against 62. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 196 mm | 138 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 5 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Idrija month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January5° · 3.2 h
In January, Idrija is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 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 Idrija.
Idrija in January23February8° · 4.4 h
In February, Idrija is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.4 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 Idrija.
Idrija in February45March12° · 5.5 h
In March, Idrija is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.5 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 Idrija.
Idrija in March66April16° · 6.4 h
In April, Idrija is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 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 Idrija.
Idrija in April69May21° · 7.7 h
In May, Idrija is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 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 Idrija.
Idrija in May77June25° · 8.5 h
In June, Idrija is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 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 Idrija.
Idrija in June76July27° · 9.4 h
In July, Idrija is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 135 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Idrija.
Idrija in July78August27° · 8.8 h
In August, Idrija is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 138 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Idrija.
Idrija in August73September22° · 6.5 h
In September, Idrija is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 Idrija.
Idrija in September62October16° · 4.6 h
In October, Idrija is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.6 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 Idrija.
Idrija in October25November11° · 2.8 h
In November, Idrija is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °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 Idrija.
Idrija in November18December6° · 2.7 h
In December, Idrija is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 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 Idrija.
Idrija in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Idrija
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 18 | 5° | −1° | 3.2 h | 10 | 113 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 8° | −1° | 4.4 h | 10 | 111 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 12° | 2° | 5.5 h | 12 | 127 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 16° | 6° | 6.4 h | 14 | 139 |
| MayMay | 69 | 21° | 10° | 7.7 h | 17 | 167 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 25° | 14° | 8.5 h | 14 | 140 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 27° | 16° | 9.4 h | 14 | 135 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 27° | 16° | 8.8 h | 13 | 138 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 22° | 12° | 6.5 h | 13 | 179 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 16° | 8° | 4.6 h | 13 | 196 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 11° | 4° | 2.8 h | 13 | 208 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 6° | 0° | 2.7 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
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Sunshine hours in Idrija
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 4.6 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Idrija, 42 % 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 in Idrija: 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, Idrija has about 13 rainy days with 196 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Idrija
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 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 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 and clouds in Idrija
How breezy and how cloudy Idrija 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 Idrija 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 Idrija: mostly cloudy, with about 4.6 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 and humidity in Idrija
How often the day gets hot in Idrija (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, Idrija 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 in Idrija
Snow is possible in Idrija, 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 Idrija.
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 Idrija
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Idrija 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.
Idrija has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 3.0 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 2 h
- Distance
- 1,220 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.
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Idrija vs Škofja Loka
In October the holiday weather in Idrija and Škofja Loka is about equally good (score 62 vs 63). During the day it is about as warm in Škofja Loka as in Idrija. Škofja Loka gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Idrija | Škofja Loka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Idrija
When is the best time to visit Idrija?
The best time to visit Idrija is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Idrija?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Idrija?
Rain is frequent from October to November; the wettest month is November with 208 mm. The driest month is February with 111 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Idrija get?
Idrija gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Idrija in?
Idrija is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Idrija?
A nonstop flight from London to Idrija takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,220 km.
Which school holidays are best for Idrija?
Idrija has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 71, summer holidays 77, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 18.