What’s the climate like in Croatia?
The current climate in Croatia features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Croatia in recent years was 38°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in January 2017.
On average, Croatia gets 1239 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 45 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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.
Best time to visit Croatia?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Croatia is April through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Croatia. 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.
Climate Table of Croatia
The climate table of Croatia 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 12 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 150 | 126 | 121 | 82 | 81 | 63 | 32 | 62 | 116 | 137 | 140 | 129 |
| Snow (cm) | 16 | 17 | 6,5 | 2,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,3 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1239 mm per year, averaging 103 mm per month
- Snowfall: 45 cm per year
- Driest months: 32 mm in July, 62 mm in August and 63 mm in June
- Wettest months: 150 mm in January, 140 mm in November and 137 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Weather experiences in Croatia
Average Temperature per Month in Croatia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Croatia
This graph shows how much rainfall Croatia gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Croatia
This graph shows how much snow Croatia gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Croatia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Croatia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Croatia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Croatia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Croatia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Croatia over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Croatia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Croatia over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Croatia
The weather in Croatia is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 12 visitors. Have you been to Croatia? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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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
There are occasional showers, but the temperature remains pleasant and the sky is often clear. In the evenings it can get a little cooler, so bring a sweater!— This text is automatically translated to English
In the afternoon it can get very hot at times. It rained occasionally, but nothing ruined the vacation.— This text is automatically translated to English
February in Croatia was pretty mixed. Some days were sunny and pleasant, others gray and cold. Surprisingly, there was even a little snow and it was a unique experience. In short, not the best time to travel.— This text is automatically translated to English
September was a great time to visit Croatia. The weather was mostly sunny and warm, ideal for outdoor activities. For days, however, there was unexpected rain, but that soon stopped.— This text is automatically translated to English
The evenings were great. It rained only occasionally and most days were sunny. Ideal for beach lovers, but less pleasant for active vacationers.— This text is automatically translated to English
Light rain was interspersed with sunny days and temperatures were between 10 and 15 degrees. It was chilly, but not particularly cold. However, this place was clearly not suitable for active rest.— This text is automatically translated to English
Perfect weather to enjoy the sandy beach and azure sea. Sunny and warm, but not oppressively hot. An absolute 5-star hotel!— This text is automatically translated to English
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
Temperatures were mild, but rain and cloudy days dominated. Not exactly ideal for a sun vacation. Nevertheless, enjoyed the less crowded tourist sites.— This text is automatically translated to English
Have had nice vacation in croatia the weather was pleasant between 20/25 degrees with some shower rain. We are going there again this year in September.— This text is automatically translated to English
Couldn't have been better! Had lovely warm weather all days— 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.
