Weather in Croatia

Along the coast, average temperatures in summer (June to August) linger in the mid to high 20s thanks to the proximity of the Adriatic coast, but it's not uncommon to top 30°C. There's hardly any rain, making it the best season to experience Croatia's incredible beaches and water-based activities.

Temperatures slowly decrease as autumn (September to November) sets in, but they're still high enough to spend long periods outside without getting too cold (think high teens to low 20s. Autumn can be quite wet, and even more so as winter (December to February) approaches.

A light dusting of snow falls can fall in Split, but it's uncommon and often difficult to predict.

The weather in Zagreb and other interior regions sees hot summers with temperatures often hitting the mid to high 30s. However, it often feels warmer because of the lack of sea breeze. Similar to the coast, rainfall is low to none in summertime.

Winter in the interior regions is cold. Temperatures hover between -5°C and 5°C and moderate to heavy snowfall is common, particularly at higher elevations.

If you're travelling to Croatia for snow, then you're in luck! Interior regions get copious amounts of snow during winter, including Motovun, Gorski Kotar, Sljeme, Plitvice Lakes National Park and the Hrvatsko Zagorje region. Winter temperatures usually average 0°C so the ground is cold enough for snow to stick for an extended period. Although temperatures are conducive to frequent snowfall, it's unlikely to be extremely heavy, so if you're interested in skiing or snowboarding, travel to the ski resorts in the height of winter (January) to enjoy the best powder.

Learn about the best time to visit Croatia