Best time to visit Croatia
Croatia has its best weather in May, June, September, and October. Peak season is July and August. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for May, June, September, and October.
Croatia weather by month
Average daily high and low, rainy days (1 mm or more) and hours of sunshine per day, 2015 to 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rain days | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F | 39°F | 5.2 in | 11 | 6.5 h |
| February | 55°F | 42°F | 4.3 in | 10 | 7.7 h |
| March | 58°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 10 | 9.4 h |
| April | 64°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 9 | 10.8 h |
| May | 72°F | 58°F | 4 in | 12 | 11.9 h |
| June | 82°F | 66°F | 1.9 in | 6 | 13.2 h |
| July | 88°F | 72°F | 0.9 in | 3 | 13.6 h |
| August | 88°F | 72°F | 2.1 in | 5 | 12.9 h |
| September | 79°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 8 | 10.6 h |
| October | 70°F | 57°F | 4.8 in | 9 | 9 h |
| November | 61°F | 50°F | 9.4 in | 13 | 6.6 h |
| December | 55°F | 43°F | 6.5 in | 11 | 6.1 h |
Croatia month by month
Croatia in January
Highs around 51°F, lows near 39°F. About 11 rainy days and 6.5 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherCroatia in February
Highs around 55°F, lows near 42°F. About 10 rainy days and 7.7 h of sunshine a day.
Festivity of Saint Blaise
Mixed weatherCroatia in March
Highs around 58°F, lows near 44°F. About 10 rainy days and 9.4 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherCroatia in April
Highs around 64°F, lows near 50°F. About 9 rainy days and 10.8 h of sunshine a day.
Good weatherCroatia in May
Highs around 72°F, lows near 58°F. About 12 rainy days and 11.9 h of sunshine a day.
Sudamja
Best weatherCroatia in June
Highs around 82°F, lows near 66°F. About 6 rainy days and 13.2 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherCroatia in July
Highs around 88°F, lows near 72°F. About 3 rainy days and 13.6 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherPeak seasonCroatia in August
Highs around 88°F, lows near 72°F. About 5 rainy days and 12.9 h of sunshine a day.
Sinjska alka
Mixed weatherPeak seasonCroatia in September
Highs around 79°F, lows near 64°F. About 8 rainy days and 10.6 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherCroatia in October
Highs around 70°F, lows near 57°F. About 9 rainy days and 9 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherCroatia in November
Highs around 61°F, lows near 50°F. About 13 rainy days and 6.6 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherCroatia in December
Highs around 55°F, lows near 43°F. About 11 rainy days and 6.1 h of sunshine a day.
Advent in Zagreb
Mixed weather
Seasons and events
- Feb
Festivity of Saint Blaise
Dubrovnik's patron saint day is 3 February. Parish banner bearers in folk costume come into the city for the main procession. The festivity is on UNESCO's intangible heritage list.
Source: UNESCO - May
Sudamja
Split's feast of Saint Domnius is on 7 May, with events the week before. The main event is a big procession from the Peristyle around town to the Riva.
Source: Visit Split - Aug
Sinjska alka
An annual knights' tournament in Sinj in early August. Riders charge down the main street on horseback and try to hit a hanging iron ring with a lance.
Source: UNESCO - Dec
Advent in Zagreb
Zagreb's Christmas market runs from late November into early January across the Upper Town, Zrinjevac Park and King Tomislav Square.
Source: Zagreb Tourist Board
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Questions about visiting Croatia
June scores highest for weather in Split, with highs around 82°F and about 6 rainy days. The best stretch of the year is May, June, September, and October.
November is the wettest month in Split, with about 9.4 in of rain over 13 days. July is the driest, with about 0.9 in.
Peak season is July and August, according to Eurostat. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for May, June, September, and October.
July is the warmest month in Split, with average highs of 88°F. January is the coolest, at 51°F.
Climate figures are monthly averages of daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 2015 to 2024, retrieved from Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). The verdict scores each month on temperature, humidity, rain and daylight, and marks months with typhoons, hurricanes or monsoon rain down.
