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Tolmin weather & best time to visit

Mountain air

Tolmin at a glance

Best time
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Sunshine a year
2,250 h
Rain a year
1,576 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
201 m

Climate in Tolmin

Tolmin has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Tolmin is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Tolmin

The best time to visit Tolmin is from March to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to June and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is November with 203 mm of precipitation.

Tolmin through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Tolmin in spring

Mar – May

71

Good

  • 14–22 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Tolmin in summer

Jun – Aug

63

Good

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • 9.0 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Tolmin in autumn

Sep – Nov

64

Good

  • 12–23 °C by day
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Tolmin in winter

Dec – Feb

31

Poor

  • 7–9 °C by day
  • 3.8 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Hiking & mountain trips

Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct

13–27 °C in the village, little snow

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tolmin for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April – May, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

70

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: March – June, September – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 13°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:2018:21

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 07:02–08:01 · evening 17:40–18:39
Blue hour
Morning 06:50–07:02 · evening 18:39–18:51

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 Tolmin compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high20°15°
Night-time low10°6°
Daylight11.8 h10.2 h

What is the weather like in Tolmin in October?

In October, Tolmin is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tolmin.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 1 min07:20 – 18:21
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %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 %35 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %

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 Tolmin

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Tolmin: score 78 against 70. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Tolmin
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score7078better
Daytime high18°23°
Night-time low9°12°
Sunshine5.1 h6.9 hbetter
Rainy days1211better
Rainfall196 mm159 mmbetter
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Tolmin month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

25January7° · 3.5 h

In January, Tolmin is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in January
42February9° · 4.9 h

In February, Tolmin is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 101 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in February
64March14° · 5.9 h

In March, Tolmin is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in March
74April18° · 6.6 h

In April, Tolmin is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in April
74May22° · 7.7 h

In May, Tolmin is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in May
71June26° · 8.5 h

In June, Tolmin is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in June
59July29° · 9.5 h

In July, Tolmin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in July
60August29° · 9.1 h

In August, Tolmin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in August
78September23° · 6.9 h

In September, Tolmin is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 159 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in September
70October18° · 5.1 h

In October, Tolmin is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in October
43November12° · 3.2 h

In November, Tolmin is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 203 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in November
26December7° · 3.0 h

In December, Tolmin is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tolmin.

Tolmin in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Tolmin

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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June 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.

OctoberDay 18°Night 9°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan257°−1°3.5 h9103
FebruaryFeb429°−1°4.9 h9101
MarchMar6414°3°5.9 h10114
AprilApr7418°6°6.6 h13127
MayMay7422°11°7.7 h14144
JuneJun7126°15°8.5 h12109
JulyJul5929°16°9.5 h1193
AugustAug6029°16°9.1 h10105
SeptemberSep7823°12°6.9 h11159
OctoberOct7018°9°5.1 h12196
NovemberNov4312°4°3.2 h12203
DecemberDec267°0°3.0 h9120

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

46.18° N, 13.73° E · 201 m · Europe/Ljubljana

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Tolmin

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,250 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.1 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Tolmin, 46 % 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 Tolmin: 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.

Per year
1,576 mm on 132 days
Wettest month
Nov · 203 mm
Driest month
Jul · 93 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 196 mm

In October, Tolmin has about 12 rainy days with 196 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Tolmin

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 Tolmin

How breezy and how cloudy Tolmin 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.

Year average
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 12 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Tolmin typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
55 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 45 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 64 %
OctoberCloud cover 60 %Sunshine 5.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Tolmin: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 Tolmin

How often the day gets hot in Tolmin (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
28 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 18 °C

In October, Tolmin has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Tolmin

Snow is possible in Tolmin, 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 days a year
7 days
Fresh snow a year
23 cm
Snow possible
Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Tolmin.

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 Tolmin

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Tolmin 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.

Tolmin has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    71

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    73

    GoodBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    60

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    70

    Good

    • 18 °C by day
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    26

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • 3.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 55 min
Distance
1,190 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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Tolmin vs Kobarid

In October the holiday weather in Tolmin and Kobarid is about equally good (score 70 vs 70). During the day Kobarid is 1 °C cooler than Tolmin.

Tolmin vs Kobarid, in October
in OctoberTolminKobarid
Holiday weather score7070
Daytime high18°17°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeMar – Jun, Sep – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberTolmin 18°Kobarid 17°
TolminKobarid
Go to Kobarid
Ranking

Slovenia in October: the best places

In October, Tolmin ranks 4 of 23 destinations in this country.

  1. Brežice17°74
  2. 2Ptuj17°73
  3. 3Murska Sobota16°72
  4. 4TolminThis page18°70
  5. 5Kobarid17°70
  6. 6Celje17°67
  7. 7Maribor16°67
  8. 8Bovec16°66
All destinations: Slovenia

Near Tolmin

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Places with a climate like Tolmin

Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Tolmin's – good alternatives.

  1. 88 % similar69BellinzonaSwitzerland17°Best time: Mar – Jun, Aug – Oct
  2. 87 % similar72GubbioItaly18°Best time: May – Jun, Sep
  3. 87 % similar72BergamoItaly18°Best time: Apr – Oct
  4. 87 % similar74Bosanska KrupaBosnia and Herzegovina18°Best time: Apr – Oct

Frequently asked questions about Tolmin

When is the best time to visit Tolmin?

The best time to visit Tolmin is from March to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Tolmin?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.

When does it rain most in Tolmin?

The wettest month is November with 203 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 93 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Tolmin get?

Tolmin gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Tolmin in?

Tolmin is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Tolmin?

A nonstop flight from London to Tolmin takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,190 km.

Which school holidays are best for Tolmin?

Tolmin has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 73, summer holidays 60, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 26.