Best time to visit Croatia
The best time to visit Croatia is June, July and September, when its 5 destinations average 88/100 for climate comfort — December is the weakest month, at 53/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 5 Croatia destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Croatia climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 9.5°C | 120 mm | Zadar 64 |
| February | 67 | 11.8°C | 62 mm | Split 74 |
| March | 74 | 13.6°C | 58 mm | Split 80 |
| April | 78 | 16.2°C | 91 mm | Zadar 85 |
| May | 84 | 20.5°C | 101 mm | Zadar 91 |
| June | 88 | 26.3°C | 47 mm | Zadar 89 |
| July | 86 | 28.9°C | 40 mm | Dubrovnik 94 |
| August | 84 | 28.8°C | 59 mm | Dubrovnik 91 |
| September | 86 | 24.7°C | 99 mm | Zagreb 92 |
| October | 79 | 20.3°C | 100 mm | Split 86 |
| November | 60 | 15.3°C | 240 mm | Split 66 |
| December | 53 | 11.7°C | 194 mm | Split 60 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Croatia destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 5 destinations in Croatia
Croatia — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Croatia?
- June, July and September. Across Croatia's 5 destinations, June averages 88/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 26.3°C and 47 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Croatia?
- December, averaging 53/100 — mean highs of 11.7°C and 194 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Croatia?
- July, with mean daily highs of 28.9°C averaged across 5 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Croatia?
- November, averaging 240 mm of rain.