SeasonMapKorčula weather in December
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December in Korčula: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 11 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Korčula · #1144 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Korčula in December
Other months in Korčula
Korčula's forum calls July good swimming weather but the busiest stretch of the year — several regulars suggest September instead for a quieter island that's still warm enough to swim and sit out in the evening. Worth weighing if crowds matter more to you than guaranteed heat.
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Korčula climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 14°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 63°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 173 mm / 6.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Korčula in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter (Christmas) holidays in Croatia, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Korčula's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherKorčula's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Korčula in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The island out of season
1 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe catamarans thin to a sailing or two a day and most of the old town's restaurants shut, though Korcula keeps more life than the smaller islands because people live here. Bura cancels boats without warning.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Korčula — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Korčula in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Korčula?
- December in Korčula: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 11 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Korčula on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Korčula in December?
- In December, Korčula averages a daily high of 13.6°C and a low of 9.4°C, with about 172.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Korčula in December?
- Korčula has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
Other months in Korčula
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — December
Within 300 km: Dubrovnik's Advent in the old town on 28 Nov – 6 Jan, and Matera's Living nativity in the caves around 20 Dec – 6 Jan.