Weather by month for central Croatia, the best months to go and how Croatia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun, Sep, Oct
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 17°C to 26°C · 10–11 rain days
Apr, May, Jul, Aug
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 17°C to 29°C · 9–16 rain days
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 6°C to 11°C · 10–12 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / -2°C | 12 days (99 mm) | 5.3 h/day | 2.0/10 |
| February | 9°C / 0°C | 11 days (100 mm) | 6.5 h/day | 2.9/10 |
| March | 12°C / 2°C | 11 days (83 mm) | 8.3 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| April | 17°C / 5°C | 10 days (84 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| May | 20°C / 10°C | 16 days (135 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: June | 26°C / 15°C | 10 days (84 mm) | 12.0 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| July | 29°C / 17°C | 9 days (70 mm) | 12.7 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| August | 28°C / 17°C | 9 days (83 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| Best month: September | 22°C / 12°C | 11 days (108 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: October | 17°C / 8°C | 10 days (114 mm) | 7.5 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| November | 11°C / 4°C | 12 days (128 mm) | 5.0 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| December | 8°C / 0°C | 10 days (90 mm) | 5.0 h/day | 2.2/10 |
Figures for central Croatia; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
6°C / -2°C · 12 rain days · 5.3 h sun
January is the coldest month, with highs of about 6°C and lows of -2°C. Expect around 12 rain days and only about 5 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 2, the lowest of the year, so our verdict is avoid. Cold, wet and short days make it a poor time for a trip.
9°C / 0°C · 11 rain days · 6.5 h sun
February is still cold, with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. There are about 11 rain days and 100 mm of rain, with around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 2.9, so our verdict is avoid. It is a little better than January, but the weather is still too cold and wet for most trips.
12°C / 2°C · 11 rain days · 8.3 h sun
March warms up to highs of about 12°C, but nights are cool at around 2°C. Expect about 11 rain days and 8 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 4.9, so our verdict is ok. Go if you want a cool, quiet trip, but pack for rain.
17°C / 5°C · 10 rain days · 9.7 h sun
April brings highs of about 17°C and lows of 5°C. There are about 10 rain days and nearly 10 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 7.2, so our verdict is good. This is the first month of the year we can recommend without doubt.
20°C / 10°C · 16 rain days · 10.1 h sun
May is mild, with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. But it is the wettest month, with about 16 rain days and 135 mm of rain. It still scores 7, so our verdict is good. Bring a rain jacket and plan some indoor options.
26°C / 15°C · 10 rain days · 12.0 h sun
June is warm, with highs of 26°C and lows of about 15°C. There are about 10 rain days and 12 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 7.9, the joint top score with September, so our verdict is best.
29°C / 17°C · 9 rain days · 12.7 h sun
July is the hottest month, with highs of about 29°C and lows of 17°C. It is dry, with about 9 rain days and nearly 13 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 6.8, lower than June, so our verdict is good rather than best.
28°C / 17°C · 9 rain days · 11.5 h sun
August stays hot, with highs of about 28°C and lows of 16.5°C. It has the fewest rain days, about 9, and 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 7.3, so our verdict is good.
22°C / 12°C · 11 rain days · 9.3 h sun
September is warm but not hot, with highs of about 22°C and lows of 12°C. There are about 11 rain days and 108 mm of rain, with 9 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 7.9, the joint top score with June, so our verdict is best.
17°C / 8°C · 10 rain days · 7.5 h sun
October brings highs of about 17°C and lows of 8°C. There are only 9.5 rain days, but 114 mm of rain, so wet days can be heavy. Sunshine drops to 7.5 hours a day. It scores 7.7, so our verdict is best.
11°C / 4°C · 12 rain days · 5.0 h sun
November turns cool, with highs of 11°C and lows of about 4°C. It is wet, with about 12 rain days and 128 mm of rain, and only 5 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 3.5, so our verdict is avoid. The weather drops off quickly after October.
8°C / 0°C · 10 rain days · 5.0 h sun
December is cold, with highs of 7.5°C and lows of 0°C. Expect about 10 rain days and only 5 hours of sunshine a day. It scores 2.2, so our verdict is avoid. Short, cold and grey days make it a bad time for most travellers.
By trip type
City sightseeing
June, September and October suit city trips best. Highs are 26°C in June, 22°C in September and 17°C in October, so long days of walking stay comfortable. October has the fewest rain days of the three, at 9.5.
Hiking & nature
April, September and October are best for hiking. Highs of 17°C in April and October and 22°C in September keep long walks comfortable. Pack a rain layer, because September gets 108 mm of rain and October 114 mm.
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FAQ
Yes, August is a good month, with a score of 7.3 out of 10. It is the driest month, with 8.9 rain days. Highs reach 27.9°C and nights stay warm at 16.5°C. You get 11.5 hours of sun a day. July is slightly hotter at 28.7°C but scores lower, at 6.8.
Yes, September is one of the 3 best months, with a score of 7.9. Highs of 22.2°C are milder than in July or August, and you still get 9.3 hours of sun a day. Rain is heavier than in summer, at 108 mm over 10.7 days, so pack a light rain jacket.
June is better. It scores 7.9 against 7 for May. May is the wettest month of the year, with 135 mm of rain over 15.8 days. June is warmer, with highs of 26°C. It also has less rain, with 10.4 rain days, and 12 hours of sun a day.
No, the data says to avoid November to February. January scores just 2 out of 10. Highs are 6.1°C, lows drop to -2.2°C, and there are 5.3 hours of sun a day. December is similar, with a score of 2.2 and a low of 0°C. November brings 128 mm of rain. If you want a cheaper off-season trip, April scores 7.2, and October scores 7.7.
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