What’s the climate like in Zadar?
The current climate of Zadar features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 12°C. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Zadar in recent years was 39°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in January 2017.
On average, Zadar receives 1104 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Zadar?
The best time to visit Zadar for sunny weather is April through August and October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Zadar. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Zadar
The climate table of Zadar shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 102 | 124 | 68 | 60 | 86 | 45 | 55 | 55 | 143 | 103 | 156 | 107 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
- Precipitation: 1104 mm per year, averaging 92 mm per month
- Driest months: 45 mm in June, 55 mm in July and August
- Wettest months: 156 mm in November, 143 mm in September and 124 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Zadar
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Zadar, Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Zadar
This graph shows how much precipitation Zadar, Croatia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Zadar
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Zadar, Croatia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Zadar
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zadar, Croatia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Zadar
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Zadar, Croatia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Zadar by Month
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