Croatia · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Zadar are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Zadar sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in January (around 9°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 910mm — November is typically the wettest month (~124mm) and July the driest (~28mm).
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 4°C | 77mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 10° / 4°C | 69mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 13° / 7°C | 68mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 16° / 10°C | 67mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 21° / 15°C | 64mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 25° / 18°C | 53mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 28° / 21°C | 28mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 28° / 21°C | 52mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 24° / 17°C | 98mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 19° / 13°C | 106mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 14° / 9°C | 124mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 10° / 5°C | 104mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Zadar is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (49°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 77mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Zadar is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 69mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Zadar is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Zadar is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Zadar is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 64mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Zadar is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 53mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Zadar is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 28mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Zadar is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Zadar is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 98mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Zadar is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 106mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Zadar is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 124mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Zadar is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 104mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers