Predjama Castle
Predjama Castle is a cave castle built in the Nanos mountain range in Postojna, Slovenia. It is designated as a monument of national significance and features Renaissance architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C, while January and February are the coldest with lows of -4 °C. October is the wettest month with 218 mm of rain, and January has the fewest rainy days at about 9. Opening hours are November through March from 10:00 to 16:00, April from 10:00 to 17:00, May through June and September from 09:00 to 18:00, and July through August from 09:00 to 19:00. Tickets cost €21.5 for the castle or €47.5 for the castle plus caves. The site is not wheelchair accessible.
The nearest airport is Trieste Airport in Italy, located 51 km away, and the capital Ljubljana is 39 km away. Nearby places to visit include Postojna Cave at 6.9 km, Škocjan Caves at 19.6 km, and Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljana Cathedral, and Dragon Bridge, all located about 39 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 126 | 116 | 148 | 160 | 165 | 186 | 129 | 166 | 205 | 218 | 216 | 201 |
| 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.
