SeasonMapRovinj weather in December
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December in Rovinj: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Rovinj · #1150 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Rovinj in December
Other months in Rovinj
Rovinj's forum calls late July hot and genuinely busy, though regulars say it's more comfortable after dark than some other Adriatic hotspots. The general Croatian-coast consensus on the forums: July and August can turn stifling by day, so pack for heat and don't expect much of a breeze.
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Rovinj climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 101 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rovinj 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 Rovinj'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 weatherRovinj's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Rovinj in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Out of season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe campsites and most of the seafront restaurants close, though Rovinj keeps more open than the Dalmatian islands because Istrians actually live here year round. Source ↗
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Bura season
15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyWind seasonRiskThe northeasterly comes down off the Ucka in gusts that empty the waterfront and shut the small boats. It leaves the clearest air of the year behind it.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rovinj — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Rovinj in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Rovinj?
- December in Rovinj: cool, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Rovinj on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Rovinj in December?
- In December, Rovinj averages a daily high of 11.7°C and a low of 5.1°C, with about 101.2 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rovinj in December?
- Rovinj has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 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 Bologna's Christmas markets on 25 Nov – 6 Jan.