SeasonMapPlitvice Lakes (Plitvice) weather in August
Croatia
August in Plitvice Lakes: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Plitvice Lakes · #549 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Plitvice Lakes in August
Other months in Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice's forum calls June generally good, with real crowds not building until mid-July. Regulars note the park's weather can still turn changeable — one visitor's June trip brought torrential rain that had actually been falling in the mountains for days, which made the waterfalls especially dramatic rather than ruining the visit, and the lakes reportedly carry more water in June than later in summer.
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Plitvice Lakes climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Plitvice Lakes in August
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.
Peak crowdsTimed entry and hourly cap, Summer holidays in Croatia, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Plitvice Lakes'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).
Fair weatherPlitvice Lakes's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Plitvice Lakes in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Timed entry and hourly cap
1 Jun – 30 SepBook earlyCrowdedSummer tickets are sold by the hour with a cap on how many go through each gate, and the slot lapses if you are late. Peak season also costs several times the winter rate; buy online days ahead. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Plitvice Lakes — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Plitvice Lakes?
Plitvice Lakes in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Plitvice Lakes?
- August in Plitvice Lakes: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Plitvice Lakes on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Plitvice Lakes in August?
- In August, Plitvice Lakes averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 119.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Plitvice Lakes in August?
- Plitvice Lakes has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in August.
Other months in Plitvice Lakes
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — August
Within 300 km: Rovinj's Grisia open-air art day around 5–25 Aug, and Ljubljana's Open Kitchen food market around 15 Mar – 31 Oct.