Ljubljana Cathedral
This Baroque cathedral, dedicated to Saint Nicholas and designed by Andrea Pozzo, was built in 1706. It is a monument of national significance and is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Slovenia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 25 or 26 °C and lows of 15 °C. June is the wettest month with 145 mm of rain, while May has about 19 rainy days. In the winter, January is the coldest month with a high of 4 °C and a low of -4 °C. Other months with daily highs of 20 °C include May and September. Temperatures in April and October reach highs of 15 °C. In February, the high is 6 °C and the low is -3 °C. In March, the high is 10 °C and the low is 1 °C. Rainfall levels vary from 69 mm in January to 145 mm in June. Wheelchair access is limited.
The cathedral is located in Ljubljana, 0 km from the capital. The nearest airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport in Zgornji Brnik, Slovenia, 20 km away. Nearby sights include Dragon Bridge and Ljubljana Castle, both 0.2 km away. Other nearby locations include Postojna Cave at 38 km, Predjama Castle at 39.4 km, and Bled Castle at 47.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 69 | 72 | 94 | 102 | 111 | 145 | 114 | 135 | 143 | 139 | 132 | 114 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
