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Average daytime high and monthly rain, 2001–2020
| Month | Zagreb | Rovinj | Split | Dubrovnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3°C 52 mm rain | 8°C 78 mm rain | 9°C 91 mm rain | 11°C 143 mm rain |
| Feb | 5°C 60 mm rain | 9°C 95 mm rain | 10°C 89 mm rain | 11°C 142 mm rain |
| Mar | 11°C 59 mm rain | 12°C 74 mm rain | 13°C 78 mm rain | 13°C 123 mm rain |
| Apr | 17°C 62 mm rain | 16°C 67 mm rain | 16°C 65 mm rain | 16°C 91 mm rain |
| May | 21°C 92 mm rain | 20°C 84 mm rain | 21°C 57 mm rain | 20°C 75 mm rain |
| Jun | 26°C 86 mm rain | 24°C 64 mm rain | 25°C 51 mm rain | 24°C 58 mm rain |
| Jul | 29°C 82 mm rain | 27°C 49 mm rain | 29°C 29 mm rain | 27°C 35 mm rain |
| Aug | 29°C 83 mm rain | 28°C 71 mm rain | 29°C 41 mm rain | 28°C 38 mm rain |
| Sep | 23°C 107 mm rain | 23°C 113 mm rain | 24°C 90 mm rain | 24°C 103 mm rain |
| Oct | 17°C 83 mm rain | 18°C 101 mm rain | 20°C 88 mm rain | 20°C 123 mm rain |
| Nov | 10°C 79 mm rain | 14°C 133 mm rain | 15°C 126 mm rain | 16°C 161 mm rain |
| Dec | 4°C 63 mm rain | 9°C 102 mm rain | 11°C 116 mm rain | 12°C 159 mm rain |
July is the driest month in all three coastal samples. Dubrovnik averages more rain than Split in October.
These four places miss the islands, Plitvice and mountain weather. Air temperature does not show sea or sailing conditions.
Sources and weather limits
NASA POWER / MERRA-2 estimates use daily data from 2001–2020. Highs are average daily highs; rain is the average monthly total. These are map-based averages, not forecasts or station records. The Split score uses older separate inputs.
Zagreb data · Rovinj data · Split data · Dubrovnik data · Croatian Tourism Board: 2024 regions and places · Plitvice 2024 visitor seasons · Checked October 2026
Split weather by month
Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Split.
JanuaryCool with a little rain.Good 56
- Daytime high
- 10°C / 50°F
- Overnight low
- 5°C / 41°F
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
Cool with a little rain.
FebruaryCool with a little rain.Great 61
- Daytime high
- 11°C / 52°F
- Overnight low
- 5°C / 41°F
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
Cool with a little rain.
MarchCool with a little rain.Great 73
- Daytime high
- 14°C / 57°F
- Overnight low
- 7°C / 45°F
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
Cool with a little rain.
AprilMild with a little rain.Ideal 90
- Daytime high
- 18°C / 64°F
- Overnight low
- 10°C / 50°F
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
Mild with a little rain.
MayWarm with a little rainIdeal 94
- Daytime high
- 23°C / 73°F
- Overnight low
- 15°C / 59°F
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
Warm with a little rain.
JuneWarm with a little rainIdeal 96
- Daytime high
- 27°C / 81°F
- Overnight low
- 18°C / 64°F
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
Warm with a little rain.
JulyHot and dryIdeal 93
- Daytime high
- 30°C / 86°F
- Overnight low
- 21°C / 70°F
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
Hot and dry.
AugustHot and dry.Ideal 93
- Daytime high
- 30°C / 86°F
- Overnight low
- 21°C / 70°F
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
Hot and dry.
SeptemberWarm with a little rain.Ideal 90
- Daytime high
- 25°C / 77°F
- Overnight low
- 17°C / 63°F
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
Warm with a little rain.
OctoberMild with a little rain.Ideal 82
- Daytime high
- 20°C / 68°F
- Overnight low
- 13°C / 55°F
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
Mild with a little rain.
NovemberCool with a little rain.Great 69
- Daytime high
- 15°C / 59°F
- Overnight low
- 9°C / 48°F
- Rainfall
- 110 mm
Cool with a little rain.
DecemberCool with a little rain.Great 58
- Daytime high
- 11°C / 52°F
- Overnight low
- 6°C / 43°F
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
Cool with a little rain.
Where you go changes when you go
Split and Dubrovnik
July is dry in both cities. Dubrovnik gets more rain than Split in autumn.
Istria and the islands
Rovinj shows Istrian coast weather. The table does not measure island winds or water.
Zagreb and Plitvice
Zagreb has colder winters. Check park conditions before visiting Plitvice.
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Coastal walks
May and September avoid the hottest coastal days. Check rain for your city.
Dry coastal days
July has the least rain in all three coastal samples.
Plitvice Lakes
May and September draw visitors. July and August are the busiest months.
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