SeasonMapPula weather in December
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December in Pula: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Pula · #996 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pula climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 144 mm / 5.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pula 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 Pula'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 weatherPula's weather peaks April–June, best around May.
December coincides with Bura season.
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What's on in Pula in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Bura season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyWind seasonThe winter northeasterly arrives in gusts rather than a steady blow and can stop the catamaran to Venice and the island boats. Clear, cold and photogenic between episodes. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Pula — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Pula in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Pula?
- December in Pula: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Pula on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Pula in December?
- In December, Pula averages a daily high of 12.2°C and a low of 4°C, with about 143.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pula in December?
- Pula has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — December
Within 300 km: San Marino's Christmas of Wonders around 22 Nov – 6 Jan, and Zagreb's Advent in Zagreb on 28 Nov – 7 Jan.