Kalce Ridge Mountain

Forest-covered ridge near Preddvor, Slovenia

Ridge in northern Slovenia used for day hikes and offering views across Upper Carniola's forests and pastures.

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Kalce Ridge at a Glance#

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How to Get to Kalce Ridge#

Reached from Preddvor and nearby towns in the Upper Carniola region. Local roads and marked hiking trails connect to the ridge; public transport serves the larger towns and a taxi or local bus may be needed for final access.

Tips for Visiting Kalce Ridge#

  • Local maps from the Municipality of Preddvor or nearby visitor centres are useful - many tracks are informal.
  • Combine ridge walks with visits to nearby scenic lookout points for varied views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

Best Time to Visit Kalce Ridge#

Late spring through early autumn for best hiking conditions; check local trail conditions.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Hiking season with accessible trails and stable weather.
Autumn (Sep-Oct)
September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Clear air and fall colours; earlier snow possible at higher elevations.

Weather & Climate near Kalce Ridge#

Climate

Kalce Ridge's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1869 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° – -1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° – -1°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7° – 1°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 4°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 9°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

164 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (196 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 13°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 15°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 15°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
0° – 8°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° – -1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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