Croatia Travel Weather

April - May

Spring months giving rise to the tourist season in Croatia. Temperatures fluctuate around 20°C. Days are warm and sunny, but may be accompanied by fleeting rainfall and thunderstorms. Unfortunately, the weather is not yet conducive to beachcombing and sea bathing, as the water temperature averages 11°C - 15°C. Spring is a good time for people who value the opportunity to visit cities and national parks higher than relaxing on the beach. Moderate temperatures and awakening nature create comfortable conditions for hiking and walking.

June - August

The summer months, the hottest of the year. The weather throughout Croatia is sunny and relatively rain-free. Every day you can count on cloudless skies and about 10 hours of sunshine. Air temperatures reach 30°C - 40°C, while water temperatures are around 25°C. This is an ideal time for those who want to relax on the coasts and islands. The "Mistral" wind clearly refreshes the air and provides excellent conditions for water sports like sailing and surfing. You can also rent a boat during this time and circumnavigate the surrounding islands. Summer is also the best time to organize trekking and climbing in the higher parts of the mountains.

September - October

The autumn months are warm and cheerful, but more rainy than the summer months. A good time for those wishing to skip the heat waves, the sun is no longer annoying and the air temperature ranges from 20°C - 25°C. A very good time for sightseeing and hiking.

Until the end of September, the beach and sea bathing season continues, then it gradually cools down, and more frequent rainfall and greater cloud cover make sunbathing more difficult.

November - March

The winter months, the coldest and rainiest of the year. In northern and eastern areas, temperatures can drop below 0°C, and the same is true in the Dinaric Mountains and the Gorski Kotar region, where frosts and snowfall are common. Winters on the coasts and Croatian islands are milder, with temperatures below 0°C almost non-existent, but there is considerable rainfall. During these months, the southern coasts (including Dubrovnik) are the warmest, and we can count on temperatures of 11°C - 15°C. The winter period is outside the tourist season so many hotels, guesthouses and tourist attractions are closed then.