Croatia Weather & Climate 2026

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Monthly climate averages for Zagreb. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Croatia experiences average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.

Drier season: Jan–Oct Wetter season: Mar–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 2.1/10 Feb 4.9/10 Mar 5.4/10 Apr 7.4/10 May 7.4/10 Jun 8.9/10 Jul 8.6/10 Aug 8.3/10 Sep 8.9/10 Oct 7.1/10 Nov 5/10 Dec 2.9/10

Key figures

Climate Score
6.4/10
Best: April, June, July, August, September
UV Index
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Low
Temperature 18°C / 9°C
Feels Like 18°C / 7°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 74 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 74%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 8 days
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Hottest Month
30°C
July
Avg Low18°C
Rain9days
Coldest Month
2°C
December
Avg High7°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
6days
February
Avg High11°C
Avg Low1°C
Windiest Month
14 km/h
April (Gusts 33)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, December due to very cold temperatures.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:07
Daylight 15.7h
Sunset 20:49

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City forecasts

14-day forecasts for major cities in Croatia

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Zagreb

Population: 663.6K

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Split

Population: 149.8K

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Rijeka

Population: 108K

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Osijek

Population: 75.5K

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Zadar

Population: 67.3K

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Sesvete

Population: 55.3K

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 9 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 8 days/mo

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C -6°C -12°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 19 mm 38 mm 57 mm 76 mm 95 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

17h 15h 13h 11h 9h 7h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Snow Days

0 2 4 6 8 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Snow DaysSnowfall

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Poor
Temp
7°C / 0°C
Feels Like
4°C / -3°C
Rain
9days (63 mm) Wet
Sun
5.7h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
Snow Days
6days
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February
Fair
Temp
11°C / 1°C
Feels Like
8°C / -2°C
Rain
6days (37 mm) Good
Sun
7.5h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
Snow Days
1days
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March
Fair
Temp
15°C / 3°C
Feels Like
12°C / 0°C
Rain
10days (60 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
66% Muggy
Snow Days
1days
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April best
Good
Temp
18°C / 7°C
Feels Like
16°C / 4°C
Rain
9days (66 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
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May
Good
Temp
22°C / 12°C
Feels Like
22°C / 11°C
Rain
16days (101 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
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June best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 17°C
Feels Like
30°C / 17°C
Rain
8days (68 mm) Wet
Sun
12.5h Excellent
Humidity
66% Muggy
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July best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 18°C
Feels Like
32°C / 20°C
Rain
9days (85 mm) Wet
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
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August best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 18°C
Feels Like
31°C / 19°C
Rain
11days (77 mm) Wet
Sun
11.8h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
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September best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 14°C
Feels Like
25°C / 14°C
Rain
10days (88 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
75% Muggy
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October
Good
Temp
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
18°C / 8°C
Rain
9days (88 mm) Wet
Sun
7.6h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
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November
Fair
Temp
11°C / 4°C
Feels Like
9°C / 2°C
Rain
10days (82 mm) Wet
Sun
5h Fair
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
Snow Days
2days
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December
Poor
Temp
7°C / 2°C
Feels Like
5°C / -1°C
Rain
10days (76 mm) Wet
Sun
4h Fair
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
Snow Days
4days
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January 7°C / 0°C 4°C / -3°C 9days (63 mm) Wet 5.7h Fair 84% Humid Poor View Details
February 11°C / 1°C 8°C / -2°C 6days (37 mm) Good 7.5h Good 74% Muggy Fair View Details
March 15°C / 3°C 12°C / 0°C 10days (60 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 66% Muggy Fair View Details
April best 18°C / 7°C 16°C / 4°C 9days (66 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 65% Muggy Good View Details
May 22°C / 12°C 22°C / 11°C 16days (101 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 71% Muggy Good View Details
June best 28°C / 17°C 30°C / 17°C 8days (68 mm) Wet 12.5h Excellent 66% Muggy Excellent View Details
July best 30°C / 18°C 32°C / 20°C 9days (85 mm) Wet 12.8h Excellent 65% Muggy Excellent View Details
August best 30°C / 18°C 31°C / 19°C 11days (77 mm) Wet 11.8h Excellent 69% Muggy Excellent View Details
September best 25°C / 14°C 25°C / 14°C 10days (88 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 75% Muggy Excellent View Details
October 19°C / 9°C 18°C / 8°C 9days (88 mm) Wet 7.6h Good 82% Humid Good View Details
November 11°C / 4°C 9°C / 2°C 10days (82 mm) Wet 5h Fair 87% Very Muggy Fair View Details
December 7°C / 2°C 5°C / -1°C 10days (76 mm) Wet 4h Fair 89% Very Muggy Poor View Details

Best Time to Visit Croatia (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Croatia are April, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Zagreb, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Croatia is July, with average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Croatia is December, with average overnight lows of 2°C (35°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Croatia is May, averaging 101mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Croatia runs through May, August, March, September, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Zagreb.
Croatia receives approximately 107 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Zagreb.
The least favorable months to visit Croatia are January, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider April, June, July, August, September instead.
Average humidity in Croatia is 74%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Croatia receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 4 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 8 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Croatia are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 14 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 33 km/h / 21 mph).
Croatia averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 59%. The clearest skies occur in March.
The annual average dew point in Croatia is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Croatia has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Croatia ranges from 7°C (45°F) to 18°C (64°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Croatia. It earns a climate score of 8.9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Croatia, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 28°C (83°F) and 8 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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