City in Zadar County, Croatia
Zadar weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Zadar
May–June and Sep–Oct are warm and calm; Jul–Aug is hot and busiest. Winter is mild but quiet, with strong bora winds.
Zadar weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan10°90 mm
- Feb11°100 mm
- Mar13°78 mm
- Apr16°66 mm
- May20°64 mm
- Jun25°48 mm
- Jul28°40 mm
- Aug28°47 mm
- Sep24°102 mm
- Oct20°93 mm
- Nov16°129 mm
- Dec12°108 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C51°F | 8°C46°F | 90 mm | 76% | Cold |
| February | 11°C51°F | 7°C45°F | 100 mm | 76% | Cold |
| March | 13°C56°F | 9°C49°F | 78 mm | 76% | Cool |
| April | 16°C61°F | 12°C54°F | 66 mm | 75% | Cool |
| May | 20°C69°F | 16°C62°F | 64 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C77°F | 21°C69°F | 48 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C82°F | 23°C74°F | 40 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| August | 28°C83°F | 24°C74°F | 47 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| September | 24°C75°F | 20°C67°F | 102 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| October | 20°C67°F | 16°C61°F | 93 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| November | 16°C60°F | 13°C55°F | 129 mm | 77% | Cool |
| December | 12°C54°F | 9°C48°F | 108 mm | 76% | Cool |
Best months across Croatia
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Split | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Dubrovnik | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Zagreb | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hvar | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (27°C) |
| Zadar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Pula | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Rovinj | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Makarska | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (33°C) |
| Korčula | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Brač | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (30°C) |
| Šibenik | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Krk | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Poreč | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Trogir | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Vis | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (27°C) |
| Rijeka | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (28°C) |
| Opatija | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Zadar?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and Sep–Oct are warm and calm; Jul–Aug is hot and busiest. Winter is mild but quiet, with strong bora winds.
When is the rainy season in Zadar?
Rain peaks in November with about 129 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Zadar?
August, with average highs of 28°C (83°F).
How cold does Zadar get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 7°C (45°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Zadar Tourist Board
- Zadar Airport
- Jadrolinija ferries
- Zadar General Hospital
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.