Weather Croatia

The weather in Croatia is characteristic Mediterranean and Continental and provides pleasurable holidays throughout the year – although there are some variations inside those clime zones.

Last sunlight and a bristo

Northern Croatia has a continental climate; Central Croatia features a semi-highland and highland clime, while the Croatian seacoast has a Mediterranean climate.
Wintertime temperatures range from -1 to 3°C (30°F -37°F ) in the continental region, -5 to 0°C (23°F -32°F ) in the mountain part and 5 to 10°C (41°F -50°F ) in the coastal part.
Summertime temperatures run from 22 to 26°C (72°F-79°F) in the continental region, 15 to 20°C (59°F -68°F ) in the mountain area and 25 to 35°C (77°F -95°F ) in the coastal region.
Sea temperatures reaches up to 28° C (83°F) in the summer period and in winter is in average 12°C (54°F).

sailing in croatia, adriatic sea

The warmest calendar months are July and August when the air temperature is between 29°C and 35°C (84°F – 95°F) and the sea temperature reaches up to 28° C (83°F).
June and September are as well really warm months with average temperatures about 25°C-30°C (77°F-86°F) and the sea surface temps between 20° C and 25°C (68°F – 77°F). The rain is rare.
April, May and October have temperature between 15°C and 25°C (59°F – 77°F) and the sea temperature between 16 and 21°C (61-70°F). This is a period with more rain and windy days but it truly counts on the weather and chances are that you’ll experience more fair weather in the south Adriatic.

The greatest time of year for sailing in Croatia is early summer with superb winds in May and June mainly from the S/SE. Mornings tend to be quiet with the wind increasing after in the afternoon to around 15 – 20 knots. The months of July and August see calmer conditions which is Okay for those who don’t mind motoring.

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