The best time to visit Croatia
The best time to visit Croatia for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 79/100 with daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F. May and October are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) about 5 months a year, warmest in July at 27°C.
Croatia by month, averaged across 6 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 6° / 43°F | 92 mm | 14° | Poor |
| February | 0 | 7° / 45°F | 97 mm | 13° | Poor |
| March | 16 | 11° / 52°F | 83 mm | 14° | Poor |
| April | 43 | 15° / 59°F | 73 mm | 16° | Good |
| May | 69 | 19° / 66°F | 78 mm | 19° | Very good |
| June | 80 | 24° / 75°F | 64 mm | 24° | Excellent |
| July | 83 | 27° / 81°F | 47 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| August | 81 | 27° / 81°F | 59 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| September | 72 | 22° / 72°F | 108 mm | 24° | Excellent |
| October | 56 | 17° / 63°F | 102 mm | 21° | Very good |
| November | 24 | 12° / 54°F | 131 mm | 18° | Poor |
| December | 3 | 8° / 46°F | 112 mm | 15° | Poor |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Croatia's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 79/100, ~25°C / 77°F days). Shoulder season: May and October — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~27°C / 81°F. Wettest: November (131 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Split (2,631 h/yr), Dubrovnik (2,234 h/yr), Pula (2,102 h/yr). See where it's sunniest in Croatia month by month, the hottest places in Croatia, or every Croatia destination with a full climate card.