Best Time to Visit Zadar (Climate Chart and Table)

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On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Zadar. We created climate tables and charts for the location of Zadar. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.

Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Zadar for your holiday.

Climate Overview

4 °C to 28 °C

13 °C to 25 °C

1.18 – 4.21 in (5 – 11 Days of Rain)

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Geographical location

Table of Contents

1. Geographical location

2. Climate in Zadar

3. Best Time to Travel for Zadar: Overview

4. When to go to Zadar?

5. Climate Chart Zadar

6. Climate Table Zadar

7. Highlights and Attractions

8. Popular Activities

8.1 More Attractions

9. Current Weather and Forecast

10. Croatia: Regions

11. Experiences of our Visitors

12. Share your Experience and Win

In the south of Croatia lies the city of Zadar on the Adriatic Sea and is considered the gateway to the Dalmatia region.

The city covers an area of 120 square miles and has a population of around 80,000, which includes a total of 14 village settlements.

Zadar has been well developed for tourism for many decades. In addition to the attractive coastal location on the Adriatic and the large harbour, the historic old town with its four city gates is particularly attractive for holidaymakers from all over Europe.

The region is also known for its excellent Dalmatian cuisine and a varied, very sophisticated nightlife.

Climate in Zadar

Zadar has a temperate continental climate, with mild winters and warm summers. The year begins with temperatures of about 11 °C during the day and fresh 4 °C at night. Precipitation can reach values of up to 2.87 in in January. Starting in May, temperatures rise to over 20 °C and peak in July and August at an average of 28 °C.

Precipitation decreases significantly with rising temperatures, so the amount of rain in July is only 1.18 in with about five rainy days. At the beginning of autumn, precipitation increases to up to 4.21 in in October. These remain at about this value until the end of the year and are spread over up to 11 rainy days.

Beach Vacation in March

Diani Beach

29 °C

33 °C

2.2 in

Ko Samui

28 °C

31 °C

2.01 in

Maldives

28 °C

31 °C

2.87 in

Playa del Carmen

26 °C

30 °C

1.1 in

Punta Cana

26 °C

28 °C

2.13 in

Salalah

26 °C

30 °C

0.31 in

Abu Dhabi

23 °C

28 °C

0.55 in

Thailand

29 °C

35 °C

1.69 in

Best Time to Visit Zadar: Overview

JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 13 °C	FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 13 °C	MarchMar MaximumMax. 14 °C Water max. 13 °C	AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C Water max. 15 °C	MayMay TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C	JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zadar
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zadar	AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zadar	SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Zadar	OctoberOct TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C	NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 15 °C	DecemberDec MaximumMax. 12 °C Water max. 16 °C

When to go to Zadar?

The best time to visit Zadar is between June and September. The low rainfall and the pleasant temperatures of up to 28 °C create a great holiday atmosphere. Both cultural travellers and seaside holidaymakers get their money’s worth here. Water temperatures of up to 25 °C offer the best conditions for the jump into the sea or also for extensive diving tours.

In the spring months, city travellers can already find good conditions. Unfortunately, a bathing holiday is not yet possible here with a water temperature of less than 18 °C. The winter months are rather unsuitable for travelling, the increased precipitation values and also the sinking temperatures cloud the holiday feeling strongly.

Climate Chart Zadar

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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia

Climate Table Zadar

In the following, you will find the climate table for Zadar, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.

Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Day Temperature	11°	11°	14°	17°	21°	25°	28°	28°	24°	20°	15°	12°
Night Temperature	4°	4°	6°	9°	14°	17°	19°	19°	16°	13°	8°	6°
Water Temperature	13°	13°	13°	15°	18°	22°	25°	25°	24°	20°	18°	16°
Precipitation (inch)	2.86	2.46	2.5	2.76	2.55	2.14	1.2	1.95	4.09	4.2	4.16	3.75
Rainy days	10	9	9	10	10	8	5	6	9	10	11	10
Hours of Sunshine	4	5	6	7	9	10	11	10	8	6	4	4

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Temperatures

The annual average temperature is 15 °C.

For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C

Warmest month: July (23.9 °C)
Coldest month: January (7.3 °C)

The maximum water temperature is 25 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.

Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November

Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, and September

Precipitation

Overall annual precipitation: 34.61 inch on 107 rainy days

For comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in

There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).

Months that have possible snowfall: January, and February

Sunshine

As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Highlights and Attractions

Zadar has a lot of sights to offer. The sea organ near the harbour is one of the city’s landmarks, pleasant sea sounds invite you to relax in the sun. Cultural attractions can be found above all in the impressive old town, where the historical city gates from the Middle Ages and the remains of numerous Roman buildings can still be found today.

Guides also like to describe Zadar as a big open-air museum, because a walk through the city is like a time travel and full of exciting details. Romantic bays and beaches provide perfect holiday pleasures in summer, the pebble beaches Kolovare, Diklo and Borik are particularly popular. Exciting excursion destinations in the area include the white town of Biograd and the national parks Paklenica, Krka and Kornati.

More information about the best things to do: Croatia

Popular Activities

Plitvice National Park Full-Day Tour from Zadar

Walking Tours

248 Reviews

from 74 $ »

Spend the day in the breathtaking beauty of Croatia’s Dinaric Mountains on a 8-hour tour of Plitvice Lakes, and walk in forests of green. See the terraced lakes and waterfalls of crystal clear water flowing through a vast and lush environment.

Zadar Guided Walking Tour

Walking Tours

86 Reviews

from 16 $ »

Take a guided walking tour of old Zadar and learn about the UNESCO-protected area. Enjoy a sample of Maraschino liqueur and a taste of Pag cheese.

Zadar: Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

Nature & Adventure Tours

72 Reviews

from 68 $ »

Sail to Telaš?ica Nature Park on a day trip from Zadar and marvel at the landscapes of the Kornati archipelago. Get some free time to swim and snorkel, see the best-protected natural harbor of the eastern Adriatic and visit the saltwater lake of Mir.

More attractions

Full-Day Kayaking Tour in Dugi Otok from Zadar | From Zadar: Krka National Park Full-Day Tour from Zadar | From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour | From Zadar: 4-Hour Croatian Islands Boat Experience | Ugljan, Ošljak and Školji? Islands Boat Tour from Zadar | Zadar Canal 4-Hour Sailing Trip | Zadar: Tandem Skydive |

Current Weather and Forecast

Current Weather in Zadar

clear sky, 14 °C

Clouds: 0 % Wind: 7 mph ONO
Air Pressure: 1026 hPa Humidity: 26 %

Last updated: 20th Mar 2019, 10:30 am

The next days …

20th Mar 2019	21st Mar 2019	22nd Mar 2019	23rd Mar 2019	24th Mar 2019	25th Mar 2019
6 °C to 10 °C	6 °C to 12 °C	7 °C to 14 °C	14 °C to 17 °C	13 °C to 16 °C	12 °C to 16 °C
6 °C to 10 °C	6 °C to 12 °C	7 °C to 14 °C	14 °C to 17 °C	13 °C to 16 °C	12 °C to 16 °C
Clouds: 44 %	Clouds: 0 %	Clouds: 0 %	Clouds: 0 %	Clouds: 0 %	Clouds: 5 %
No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation	0.01 in of rain

Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)

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Croatia: Regions

Zadar is part of the holiday destination Croatia. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:

Croatia | Dubrovnik | Pula |

Best Time to Travel for the Regions

Zadar: June, July, August, and September

Hottest Month

July: 28 °C
Day Temperature

Coldest Month

January: 4 °C
Night Temperature

Rainiest Month

October: 4.2 in
Rain

Driest Month

July: 1.2 in
Rain

Maximum Water Temperature

July: 25 °C
Water Temperature

Sunniest Month

July: 11.3 hours/day
Sunshine

Activities and Attractions

Zadar Walking Tour: From Roman Times till Now

Walking Tours

6 Reviews

from 98 $ »

Zadar: Private Sailing Boat Trip and Basic Sailing Course

Hop-on Hop-off Tours

5 Reviews

from 324 $ »

Croatia Island Hopping by Speedboat

Speed & Jet Boat Tours

4 Reviews

from 358 $ »

Distances to Zadar

	London	New York	Los Angeles
Zadar	870 mi	4320 mi	6300 mi

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Zadar: Experiences of our Visitors

There are 2 reviews for Zadar holiday already. Average rating is 5 of 5 stars.

Joe, 39 years old was there in August

Great weather, beautiful atmosphere and ideal for strolling along the beach or through the small alleys in the city. And very good value for money. Anytime again.

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Werner , 51 years old was there in July

Pleasantly warm and sunny, in the evening and at night pleasantly cooler, relaxing

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent

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