CroatiaThe climate of Plitvice Lakes
The current climate in Plitvice Lakes features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Plitvice Lakes, Croatia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Plitvice Lakes in recent years was 40°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Plitvice Lakes gets 1847 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 81 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Plitvice Lakes?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Plitvice Lakes is April and June through August. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Plitvice Lakes. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Plitvice Lakes
The climate table of Plitvice Lakes shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 314 | 151 | 126 | 100 | 156 | 99 | 95 | 98 | 181 | 151 | 154 | 222 |
| Snow (cm) | 25 | 28 | 9,4 | 2,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,8 | 8,7 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Plitvice Lakes, Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Plitvice Lakes
Yearly Temperature in Plitvice Lakes
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Plitvice Lakes, 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Plitvice Lakes
Total Yearly Precipitation in Plitvice Lakes
Average Snowfall per Month in Plitvice Lakes
Total Yearly Snowfall in Plitvice Lakes
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Plitvice Lakes, Croatia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Plitvice Lakes
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Average weather in Plitvice Lakes by month
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