Best time to visit Zadar
The best time to visit Zadar for a beach holiday is during July and August.
However, anytime during spring and autumn, especially in May and September, is good for a range of outdoor activities, when the skies are clear and sunny and the sea often remains warm enough to swim.
Zadar weather
Zadar enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild to cold, wet winters.
Zadar is located on the Dalmatian coast on the Adriatic coast.
What is the best month to visit Zadar?
July and August are the best months to visit Zadar – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather, a sea breeze and little to no rainfall.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and heat of summer, the months of June and September are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Zadar?
The hottest month in Zadar is normally August, when maximum daytime temperatures usually reach 30°C (86°F), with moderate heat and a low of 22°C (71°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33°C (91°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-June to early-September, with an average daily high temperature above 27°C (80°F).
What is the humidity in Zadar?
Zadar experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 65% – 74% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Zadar?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Zadar is 10°C (50°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 2°C (35°F) to comfortable at 19°C (66°F).
The month with the highest humidity in Zadar is August, with around six days that may feel humid.
Which is the coldest month in Zadar?
The coldest month of the year at Zadar is January, with an average high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F).
The cooler season lasts from mid-November to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature below 16°C (61°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Zadar?
The sunniest time of year in Zadar is usually August with an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 79% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Zadar?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Zadar in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from July to September, with an average temperature above 22°C (71°F).
Which month has the most rain in Zadar?
November is usually the wettest month in Zadar with 128mm (5in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 10 days.
The rainy season lasts from September to early-June, with a greater than 24% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from early-June through August. The month with the fewest wet days in Zadar is July. Rain falls throughout the year in Zadar.
Which is the windiest month in Zadar?
The windiest month of the year in Zadar is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 17 kilometres per hour (10.6 mph; 9 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from mid-October through to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-April through to mid-October. The calmest month of the year in Zadar is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Zadar is from the east throughout the year.
Zadar Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 68 | 69 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 69 | 73 | 74 | 70 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 81 | 85 | 61 | 55 | 76 | 43 | 33 | 45 | 107 | 97 | 128 | 89 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
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Holiday seasons
Peak season: July and August
Shoulder season: May, June and September
Off season: Winter – November through February, with the exception of Christmas and New Year holidays.
Source: Meteorological data for Zadar is based on weather statistics gathered during 2012 to 2021 by the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) from the nearest weather station: Zadar Airport (ZAD), located in Zemunik Donji, 8km (5mi) east of Zadar.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Zadar, Croatia: 25 June, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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