Climate Croatia and best time to visitClimate Croatia
The southeastern European country of Croatia has a Mediterranean climate with moderate winters and hot, dry summers. It is one of the sunniest and warmest countries in Europe due to its location on the Adriatic Sea, which also has a major influence on the climate. The average annual temperature in Croatia is around 14 degrees Celsius, with summer highs of 30 degrees Celsius.
Climate in different regions of Croatia
Although Croatia generally has a Mediterranean climate, there are notable regional differences. The climate is more Mediterranean in the coastal areas, especially on the islands, with hot, dry summers and moderate winters. On the other hand, inland areas have a more continental climate with chilly winters and sweltering summers.
In the mountains, the weather is harsher, with colder winters and cooler summers. It is a popular place for skiing and other winter activities, as there is often snow in the mountains during the winter.
Over all, Croatia offers a fantastic climate that is ideal for enjoying the country's various natural features and participating in outdoor activities. Whether you come in summer or winter, there is always something to do in this beautiful country.
Croatian Spring
As the weather begins to warm up and the flowers begin to bloom, spring is a wonderful season in Croatia. With highs of up to 25 degrees Celsius, spring temperatures are often around 15 degrees Celsius. It is a great time of year to travel to Croatia, as there are fewer tourists than in the summer and the weather is ideal for seeing all of the country's attractions.
Summer in Croatia
Croatia is most visited in summer, when the beaches are crowded with visitors and the weather is pleasant and sunny. With highs of up to 30 degrees Celsius, summer temperatures are often around 25 degrees Celsius. Summer is the best season for swimming and other water sports because of the rising sea temperatures.
Autumn in Croatia
As temperatures begin to drop and leaves begin to change color, autumn is a fantastic season in Croatia. With highs of up to 25 degrees Celsius, autumn temperatures are often around 15 degrees Celsius. Visit Croatia while the weather is still pleasant and the crowds are not as bad as in summer.
Croatia in winter
With an average temperature of roughly 10 degrees Celsius, winters in Croatia can be cold. Snow is uncommon outside the higher mountains, and the country does not experience harsh winters. If you want to avoid the crowds and enjoy the beautiful, serene scenery, winter is a great season to visit the coastal areas, as they remain fairly temperate.
Click on a region of Croatia to view the climate:
- Northwest Croatia (Poreč)
- Central Croatia (Split)
- North Croatia (Zagreb)
Climate Northwest Croatia (Poreč) by month
Northwest Croatia has a oceanic climate. There is rainfall during all months of the year. The average annual temperature for Northwest Croatia is 17° degrees and there is about 630 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 178 days a year with an average humidity of 71% and an UV-index of 4.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| Water temp. (°C) | 7 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 36 | 55 | 37 | 33 | 50 | 66 | 48 | 48 | 81 | 60 | 72 | 46 |
| Days with rain | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
| Days with snow | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dry days | 19 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| UV-index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Weather data from: Poreč
Climate Central Croatia (Split) by month
Central Croatia has a oceanic climate. There is rainfall during all months of the year. The average annual temperature for Central Croatia is 18° degrees and there is about 407 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 221 days a year with an average humidity of 68% and an UV-index of 4.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 6 |
| Water temp. (°C) | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 51 | 40 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 21 | 9 | 30 | 42 | 51 | 42 |
| Days with rain | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Days with snow | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dry days | 20 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| UV-index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Weather data from: Split
Climate North Croatia (Zagreb) by month
North Croatia has a oceanic climate. There is rainfall during all months of the year. The average annual temperature for North Croatia is 16° degrees and there is about 410 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 181 days a year with an average humidity of 79% and an UV-index of 4.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 5 |
| Night temp. (°C) | -2 | -1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | -1 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 32 | 25 | 24 | 49 | 49 | 34 | 28 | 49 | 30 | 40 | 22 |
| Days with rain | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Days with snow | 9 | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 |
| Dry days | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 17 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| UV-index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Weather data from: Zagreb
