SeasonMapKorčula weather in January
Croatia
January in Korčula: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Korčula · #1083 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Korčula in January
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 — January
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 123 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 cm / 0.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Korčula in January
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.
Quiettravelers describe it as quiet, Winter (Christmas) holidays in Croatia, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it
Sourced from traveler notes: “…ies clear - a real tradeoff between limited services and an uncrowded, peaceful version of the island.” — Tripadvisor community
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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.
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What's on in Korčula in January
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.
Where is Korčula?
Korčula in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Korčula?
- January in Korčula: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Korčula on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Korčula in January?
- In January, Korčula averages a daily high of 11.7°C and a low of 7.4°C, with about 122.5 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Korčula in January?
- Korčula has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
- Does it snow in Korčula in January?
- Korčula sees roughly 1.3 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — January
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.