Ljubljana or Salzburg in July?
On climate data, Ljubljana comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
LjubljanaPhoto: Jeremy Segrott from Cardiff, Wales, UK · CC BY 2.0
SalzburgPhoto: Wladyslaw Sojka · FALKey figures in July
| Criterion | Ljubljana | Salzburg |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 25 °C | 23 °C |
| Average daily low | 14 °C | 14 °C |
| Rainy days | 13 rainy days (est.) ★ | 19 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 72 % | 78 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Ljubljana is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- Ljubljana is drier, with about 6 fewer rainy days.
Ljubljana or Salzburg in July: the short answer
In July, Ljubljana comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Ljubljana 75/100 vs Salzburg 64/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Ljubljana averages a climate score of 54/100, Salzburg 45/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 25 °C in Ljubljana and 23 °C in Salzburg — warmer in Ljubljana. Average daily lows are around 14 °C versus 14 °C.
On rain, Ljubljana sees about 13 rainy days in July and Salzburg about 19 — drier in Ljubljana. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Ljubljana records roughly 140 rainy days and Salzburg about 179 — the drier of the two overall is Ljubljana. At their sunniest, Ljubljana reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (July) and Salzburg about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Ljubljana is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Salzburg peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Ljubljana scores higher in July (Ljubljana 79 vs Salzburg 72).
Active & hiking: Ljubljana scores higher in July (Ljubljana 66 vs Salzburg 63).
Family: Ljubljana scores higher in July (Ljubljana 78 vs Salzburg 59).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Ljubljana leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Ljubljana carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.