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Best time to visit Zadar
Zadar delights with a Roman old town, the musical sea organ and spectacular sunsets. As the gateway to the Kornati islands and national parks, it is ideal for combined trips. Summers are hot and dry with a warm sea.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
June · Mean daily maximum
26.4 °C
1991–2025: 24.7 °C
+1.6 °C · higher
October · Wet days
8 days/month
1991–2025: 10.8 days/month
-2.8 days/month · lower
January · Monthly precipitation
115.4 mm/month
1991–2025: 82.7 mm/month
+32.7 mm/month · higher
June · Sunshine per day
8.8 h/day
1991–2025: 8.1 h/day
+0.7 h/day · higher
August · Sea temperature
26.2 °C
1991–2025: 25.2 °C
+1 °C · higher
August: 61/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 34.5 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Coast and sea
Zadar: the swimming season follows two curves
Average daily highs vary by 17.5 °C through the year, while the sea varies by 12.5 °C. Air and water temperature should therefore be considered separately.
The practical difference
The month with the highest daytime temperature and the month with the warmest sea need not define the same travel window. Rain and sunshine help resolve the trade-off.
Warmest sea
August · 25.2 °C
Highest average daily high
August · 28 °C
Fewest rainy days
July · 6
Most sunshine
July · 8.4 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 7 | 11 | 83 | 1.7 | 76 | 4.6 | 14 | 33 |
| February | 11 | 7 | 9 | 82 | 2.7 | 75 | 4.5 | 13 | 37 |
| March | 13 | 9 | 10 | 71 | 4.2 | 75 | 4.2 | 13 | 42 |
| April | 16 | 12 | 11 | 69 | 5.7 | 75 | 3.5 | 14 | 49 |
| May | 20 | 16 | 10 | 65 | 7.1 | 73 | 3.1 | 18 | 68 |
| June | 25 | 20 | 8 | 47 | 8.1 | 68 | 2.8 | 22 | 87 |
| July | 28 | 23 | 6 | 36 | 8.4 | 63 | 2.9 | 25 | 90 |
| August | 28 | 23 | 7 | 48 | 7.2 | 63 | 2.9 | 25 | 88 |
| September | 24 | 20 | 10 | 100 | 5.1 | 68 | 3.5 | 23 | 83 |
| October | 20 | 16 | 11 | 93 | 3.3 | 73 | 3.8 | 20 | 66 |
| November | 16 | 12 | 14 | 133 | 1.9 | 76 | 4.5 | 18 | 42 |
| December | 12 | 9 | 12 | 109 | 1.5 | 76 | 4.6 | 16 | 34 |
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Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zadar?
The strongest climate months are June, July, August, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Zadar?
The average daily maximum temperature in Zadar is highest in August at around 28 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Zadar?
In August, at around 25 °C.