SeasonMapMakarska weather in December
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December in Makarska: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 15 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Makarska · #1247 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Makarska in December
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Makarska climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 63°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 247 mm / 9.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 cm / 0.2 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 Makarska 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 Makarska'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 weatherMakarska's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
December coincides with Bura season.
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What's on in Makarska in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Bura season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyWind seasonClosuresThe cold northeasterly falls off the Biokovo wall in winter and can shut the coast road and the island ferries for a day. Half the town is closed then anyway; it is a summer resort out of season. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Makarska — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Makarska in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Makarska?
- December in Makarska: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 15 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Makarska on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Makarska in December?
- In December, Makarska averages a daily high of 12.4°C and a low of 7°C, with about 247.2 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Makarska in December?
- Makarska has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
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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 Zagreb's Advent in Zagreb on 28 Nov – 7 Jan.