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Croatia's national averages run from 6 °C in January to 29 °C in July, with rainfall between 70 mm in July and 135 mm in November and 2.8–8.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are June, July and August. Its 21 regions span 16–19 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Region
- Europe
- TZ
- Europe/Zagreb
- Area
- 54,544 km²
Best months to visit
When Croatia shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4 | -0.3 | -7.1 | 13.5 |
| February | 9.8 | 1.7 | -5.0 | 15.3 |
| March | 13.0 | 3.7 | -1.5 | 19.7 |
| April | 17.2 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 24.5 |
| May | 20.8 | 11.5 | 6.8 | 27.1 |
| June | 26.7 | 16.3 | 12.4 | 32.8 |
| July | 28.7 | 17.8 | 14.1 | 33.8 |
| August | 28.6 | 17.7 | 13.2 | 34.3 |
| September | 23.5 | 13.5 | 7.6 | 29.0 |
| October | 18.3 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 23.7 |
| November | 11.6 | 5.0 | -0.8 | 18.0 |
| December | 7.6 | 1.6 | -3.2 | 13.2 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 87 |
| February | 84 |
| March | 87 |
| April | 75 |
| May | 116 |
| June | 72 |
| July | 70 |
| August | 72 |
| September | 107 |
| October | 95 |
| November | 135 |
| December | 102 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 3.5 |
| February | 4.5 |
| March | 6.2 |
| April | 7.2 |
| May | 7.0 |
| June | 8.3 |
| July | 8.5 |
| August | 7.9 |
| September | 6.3 |
| October | 5.2 |
| November | 3.1 |
| December | 2.8 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3 | 5.0 | 16.5 |
| February | 9.8 | 5.4 | 16.6 |
| March | 9.8 | 5.6 | 16.1 |
| April | 9.3 | 5.8 | 15.3 |
| May | 8.4 | 5.0 | 13.3 |
| June | 7.4 | 4.6 | 11.9 |
| July | 7.3 | 4.9 | 11.2 |
| August | 7.4 | 5.0 | 11.7 |
| September | 7.9 | 4.9 | 12.9 |
| October | 8.5 | 4.8 | 14.5 |
| November | 9.0 | 4.5 | 15.8 |
| December | 8.8 | 4.8 | 15.3 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Croatia
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Croatia, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
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- LimitedPlitvice Lakes National Park
Limited December–February
Sources: plitvice-lakes.info, localguidetocroatia.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
21 regions
Croatia, taken apart
- Bjelovar-Bilogora5–29 °C yr
- Brod-Posavina6–30 °C yr
- Dubrovnik-Neretva11–29 °C yr
- Istria8–28 °C yr
- Karlovac6–29 °C yr
- Koprivnica-Križevci5–29 °C yr
- Krapina-Zagorje5–28 °C yr
- Lika-Senj6–27 °C yr
- Međimurje5–28 °C yr
- Osijek-Baranja5–30 °C yr
- Požega-Slavonia5–29 °C yr
- Primorje-Gorski6–26 °C yr
- Sisak-Moslavina6–30 °C yr
- Split-Dalmatia9–28 °C yr
- Varaždin5–28 °C yr
- Virovitica-Podravina5–29 °C yr
- Vukovar-Syrmia5–30 °C yr
- Zadar7–29 °C yr
- Zagreb6–29 °C yr
- Zagreb6–29 °C yr
- Šibenik-Knin10–30 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Croatia
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Month by month
A year in Croatia, in order
- JanJanuary6.4°C · 87 mm · 3.5 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 87 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 87 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary9.8°C · 84 mm · 4.5 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 84 mm of rain and 4.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 84 mm of rain and 4.5 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch13.0°C · 87 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 13 °C with 87 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 13 °C with 87 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril17.2°C · 75 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 75 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 75 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay20.8°C · 116 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 116 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 116 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune26.7°C · 72 mm · 8.3 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 72 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 72 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly28.7°C · 70 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 70 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 70 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust28.6°C · 72 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 72 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 72 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember23.5°C · 107 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 107 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 107 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober18.3°C · 95 mm · 5.2 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 95 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 95 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember11.6°C · 135 mm · 3.1 hr/day
Around 12 °C with 135 mm of rain and 3.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 12 °C with 135 mm of rain and 3.1 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember7.6°C · 102 mm · 2.8 hr/day
Around 8 °C with 102 mm of rain and 2.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 8 °C with 102 mm of rain and 2.8 hours of sun a day.
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