Climate Insights for Ptuj

The climate in Ptuj is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1035mm of precipitation falls per year. Ptuj receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ptuj is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 72cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Ptuj vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Ptuj is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1035mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 136mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 43mm. That's 92mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 72cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

Ptuj is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Ptuj, which began on June 21, 2026. Ptuj is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Ptuj is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 93mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ptuj based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.