SeasonMapCroatia in October
October is Croatia's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 10 destinations average 78/100, led by Split at 87 — 21°C and 6 rainy days — while Plitvice Lakes is cooler at 13°C and scores 78.
#7 of 12 months for Croatia · 10 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Croatia in October
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Split | City | 21°C | 71 mm · 6 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Zadar | City | 22°C | 122 mm · 10 days | 84 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Hvar | Island | 22°C | 82 mm · 8 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 4 | Plitvice Lakes | National park | 13°C | 134 mm · 11 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 5 | Dubrovnik | Beach | 23°C | 136 mm · 9 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 6 | Makarska | Beach | 22°C | 116 mm · 9 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 7 | Korčula | Island | 21°C | 131 mm · 9 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 8 | Pula | City | 20°C | 159 mm · 12 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 9 | Zagreb | City | 17°C | 91 mm · 9 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 10 | Rovinj | Beach | 20°C | 115 mm · 10 days | 72 tier B | — |
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 October 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 October
- Beech forest turns · Plitvice Lakes · 5 Oct – 10 Nov (usually)
- Autumn Leaves Jazz Festival · Makarska · 25 Sep – 10 Oct (usually)