Koper
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Koper month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Koper are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and September the wettest (about 180 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8 | 2.3 | 81 | 5.9 |
| February | 10.7 | 3.6 | 98 | 7.0 |
| March | 13.5 | 5.6 | 90 | 9.1 |
| April | 17.0 | 8.8 | 85 | 10.5 |
| May | 20.7 | 13.0 | 125 | 11.2 |
| June | 26.6 | 18.4 | 85 | 13.0 |
| July | 28.7 | 20.2 | 89 | 13.2 |
| August | 29.0 | 20.4 | 93 | 12.3 |
| September | 24.0 | 16.3 | 180 | 10.1 |
| October | 19.2 | 12.1 | 144 | 8.2 |
| November | 14.0 | 7.9 | 160 | 6.0 |
| December | 10.5 | 4.2 | 112 | 5.2 |
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Research updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026Past and future events in Koper
Upcoming
- Lokalne volitve v Mestni občini Koper
Regular local elections of the mayor and municipal council members in the City Municipality of Koper.
Previously
- Documented history · 1828
In 1828, it was merged into the Diocese of Trieste.
- Documented history · 1035
In the war between Venice and the Holy Roman Empire, Koper was on the latter side, and as a result was awarded with town rights, granted in 1035 by Emperor Conrad II.
- Documented history · 1232
After 1232, Koper was under the Patriarch of Aquileia, and in 1278 it joined the Republic of Venice.
- Documented history · 1420
In 1420, the Patriarch of Aquileia ceded his remaining possessions in Istria to the Republic, consolidating Venetian power in Koper.
- Merger into Diocese of Trieste
In 1828, the diocese of Koper was merged into the Diocese of Trieste.
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01 · OverviewKoper, in brief
Where is Koper located geographically?
Koper is situated in the Istrian region in the southwestern part of Slovenia. Positioned at coordinates 45.5482 latitude and 13.72963 longitude within the Urban Municipality of Koper, the locality functions as the main urban center of the Slovene coast and ranks as the fifth-largest city in the country.
How does geography shape its borders and access?
The municipality sits directly adjacent to Italy, which lies to the north. This positioning makes Koper one of the principal road entry points into Slovenia from its northern neighbor. The primary motorway crossing sits at Spodnje Škofije north of the city, continuing outward into Rabuiese and Trieste. Additional coastal connectivity includes a border crossing at Lazaret into Lazzaretto within the Muggia municipality of the Trieste province, recognized officially as the San Bartolomeo Italian border crossing. Internally, the territory links southward and inland via a rail connection directed toward the capital city of Ljubljana.
What are the foundational land and water features?
Geographically, Koper originated as an island settlement situated in the southeastern section of the Gulf of Koper within the northern Adriatic Sea. Roman settlers initially designated the island as Insula Caprea or Capro, referencing the goats raised on the land where no settlement originally stood. Over subsequent centuries, human modification and land reclamation connected the island terrain to the mainland.
What regional administrative boundaries exist?
The geographic expanse of the local administration has experienced shifts over time. The economic footprint and geographic influence of the Port of Koper directly impacted local governance when Ankaran voted in a 2011 referendum to exit the municipality and establish an independent administrative boundary.
Frequently Asked Questions about Koper
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01 · Q&AWhere is Koper located and what are its coordinates?
Koper is situated in Slovenia at geographic coordinates 45.5482, 13.7296, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Koper?
Koper has a recorded population of approximately 25,753 and observes the Europe/Ljubljana time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Koper?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Koper include SL, SH, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Koper?
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