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Zadar in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Zadar in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 12 °C, and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
34/100 · #11
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Zadar · DecemberPhoto: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 12 °C
- Average low
- 9 °C
- Sea
- 16 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 16 | 12 | 14 | 133 | 1.9 | 76 | 4.5 | 18 | 42 |
| December (selected) | 12 | 9 | 12 | 109 | 1.5 | 76 | 4.6 | 16 | 34 |
| January | 11 | 7 | 11 | 83 | 1.7 | 76 | 4.6 | 14 | 33 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (34/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +8 | +3.5 °C | +3.4 °C | +1.8 | +23.9 mm | +0.4 h | +0.4 % | -0.1 m/s | +2.3 °C |
| January | -1 | -1.6 °C | -1.6 °C | -1.5 | -26.4 mm | +0.2 h | +0.5 % | ±0 m/s | -1.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Zadar in December?
The average daily high is around 12 °C, with an average daily low of about 9 °C.
Can you swim in Zadar in December?
The sea is about 16 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Zadar in December?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 109 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Zadar?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Zadar. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.