SeasonMapCroatia in January
January is one of Croatia's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 10 destinations average 53/100, led by Pula at 61 — 10°C and 9 rainy days — while Plitvice Lakes is cooler at 3°C and scores 57.
#11 of 12 months for Croatia · 10 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Croatia in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pula | City | 10°C | 107 mm · 9 days | 61 tier C | — |
| 2 | Zadar | City | 9°C | 107 mm · 10 days | 59 tier D | — |
| 3 | Split | City | 7°C | 143 mm · 11 days | 58 tier D | — |
| 4 | Plitvice Lakes | National park | 3°C | 128 mm · 15 days | 57 tier D | — |
| 5 | Zagreb | City | 3°C | 61 mm · 9 days | 53 tier D | — |
| 6 | Hvar | Island | 11°C | 124 mm · 11 days | 50 tier D | — |
| 7 | Korčula | Island | 11°C | 150 mm · 11 days | 49 tier F | — |
| 8 | Rovinj | Beach | 9°C | 72 mm · 8 days | 49 tier F | — |
| 9 | Dubrovnik | Beach | 8°C | 162 mm · 12 days | 48 tier F | — |
| 10 | Makarska | Beach | 10°C | 152 mm · 11 days | 46 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Croatia in January
Peak crowds at 1 of Croatia's 7 well-known places this month.