Located in the north-west of Slovenia, the climate in Bovec is definitely more continental than Mediterranean in nature. The winter months bring cold, although not harsh, weather to Bovec and summer visitors can look forward to fairly high, warm temperatures. Whatever the time of year, though, visitors to Bovec should come prepared for showers. This is particularly the case in the autumn, when the climate can be particularly changeable.
When to go – the best time to visit Bovec
The spring months in Bovec bring warm weather and are a great time of year to visit the Bovec area. Average temperatures during the day are between 10°C and 15°C, with temperatures often rising beyond this during May and June. In the summer, temperatures rise and Bovec generally enjoys nice, warm climate. Between July and August, temperatures can rise above 25°C.
The autumn climate in Bovec is marked by the arrival of grey skies and even more changeable weather. Rainfall levels are the highest at this time of year. Whilst September temperatures can be as high as 25°C, in late October, average temperatures can fall down to 10°C. In winter, temperatures in Bovec can drop considerably (usually between 0°C and 5°C by day and between -5°C and 0°C by night).
BOVEC YEARLY WEATHER SUMMARY
What’s the best time to travel to Bovec in Slovenia? Here are some facts:
– The months May, June, July, August, and September have a nice average temperature.
– July is the warmest month with an average high of 26,0 °C and an average low of 13,8 °C.
– July is also the month with the most sunshine, with a little more than 8 hours per day.
– January is the coolest month with an average high of 4,5 °C and an average low of -3,8 °C.
– November is the wettest month with an average of 331 millimeters of precipitation.
– February is the driest month with an average of 106 millimeters of rainfall.
For more specific information about the climate of Bovec, Slovenia, please take a look at the graphs shown below.
A climate graph for Bovec, Slovenia showing mean daily maximum and minimum temperature for a month and average monthly precipitation (rain/snow).
Graph showing average monthly hours of sunshine and average monthly number of cloudy days for Bovec, Slovenia.
The friendly and relaxed town of Bovec is the adventure tourism capital of Slovenia. Situated in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled valleys in Europe, the River Soca valley, Bovec is packed with travel agencies offering a large variety of water activities, including white-water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, canyoning and hydrospeeding. Besides being a haven for water-sports enthusiasts, Bovec also attracts nature lovers and those seeking rest and relaxation. |
| The accommodation options in Bovec can be divided into five main categories: hotels, guesthouses, apartments, hostels and campsites. |
The town of Bovec is known as the adventure tourism capital of Slovenia and there are quite a few hotels in the area, so you won't have any trouble finding a place to stay. We have reviewed five of them which we think are the best and worth staying at. Read on and find out which one best suits your needs and budget. |
Many local residents in Bovec offer apartments for rent in their houses. It's an extremely popular wallet-friendly option when you are staying in the Bovec area. But be careful, the rates and quality vary seriously, so always do a good research before you book an apartment for your stay! We have handpicked ten of the most popular ones and reviewed them for you. |
Guesthouses are a very popular inexpensive form of lodging in Slovenia and have been in use for many decades, but at the moment we can recommend only one guesthouse in Bovec. |
There are three very popular hostels in Bovec. We have reviewed all three of them, so read on and find out which one best suits your needs and style. |
Camping and glamping sites are an increasingly popular option for travelers who want to experience Mother Nature without surrendering their creature. We stayed at four different camping and glamping sites in the Bovec area and would like to recommend two of them. |