SeasonMapPula weather in January
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January in Pula: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Pula · #967 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pula climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sea temperature | 13°C / 56°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 cm / 0.5 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 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.
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.
January coincides with Bura season.
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What's on in Pula in January
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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Pula?
- January in Pula: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Pula on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Pula in January?
- In January, Pula averages a daily high of 10.8°C and a low of 2.1°C, with about 111.6 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pula in January?
- Pula has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.
- Does it snow in Pula in January?
- Pula sees roughly 1.3 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — January
Within 300 km: Venice's Carnevale on 31 Jan – 17 Feb, and San Marino's Christmas of Wonders around 22 Nov – 6 Jan.