The weather in December in Croatia
It's cool to moderate in December in Croatia with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Croatia. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Croatia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 20°C in 2022, Croatia reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 129 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,3 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for Croatia
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Croatia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Croatia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 16°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 129 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 16 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 3,3 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Croatia with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 9°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 15°C, with nights around 7°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Croatia is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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The climate in Croatia is based on weather data from Dubrovnik. Other places, like Zagreb, Istria or Split, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Croatia to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Croatia
Temperature in December in Croatia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Croatia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Croatia
Total precipitation in December in Croatia over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in Croatia
Snowfall in December in Croatia per year
Daily UV index in December in Croatia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Croatia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in December in Croatia
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December in Croatia is mild but quite wet. I enjoyed the quiet tourist spots, but had to use my umbrella often. Too chilly for swimming, but great for blowing out.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Croatia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Croatia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.