The weather in January in Zadar

It's cool in January in Zadar with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 5°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Zadar. 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 Zadar, 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 2018, Zadar reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 14°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Zadar is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 102 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Zadar

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Zadar. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Zadar New York
Average temperature 12°C 5°C
Max. temperature 13°C 11°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 102 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 13 days 12 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Zadar with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around 3°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 12°C, with nights around 3°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 Zadar is around 12°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°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 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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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Zadar, Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Zadar

Temperature in January in Zadar over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Zadar, 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 Zadar

Total precipitation in January in Zadar over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Zadar

Snowfall in January in Zadar per year

Daily UV index in January in Zadar

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Zadar, 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.

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Average weather in Zadar by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zadar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.