The weather in January in Croatia
It's cool in January in Croatia with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 7°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Croatia. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January 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 18°C in 2014, Croatia reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 150 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 16 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Croatia
Click on any day in January 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.
January weather comparison
| Croatia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 12°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 14°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 150 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 18 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 16 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 4 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Croatia with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 6°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 13°C, with nights around 6°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Croatia is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 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 January in Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Croatia
Temperature in January in Croatia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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 January in Croatia
Total precipitation in January in Croatia over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Croatia
Snowfall in January in Croatia per year
Daily UV index in January in Croatia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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 January in Croatia
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The weather is changeable: sunshine, rain and cold nights. This is fine for those who like the mild winter weather, but swimming is not an option.— 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.