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Best time to visit Zadar: month by month
Short answer
May, June and September are the best months, with highs of about 22–27°C, a warm sea and fewer people in the parks. July and August are hot (about 30°C) and busy, and the parks reach their visitor limits. Winter is mild on the coast, but November and December are wet.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 4°C | 11 | low |
| Feb | 12°C | 4°C | 7 | low |
| Mar | 13°C | 5°C | 6 | low |
| Apr | 16°C | 8°C | 11 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 14°C | 10 | medium |
| Jun | 27°C | 19°C | 3 | high |
| Jul | 30°C | 21°C | 5 | very high |
| Aug | 30°C | 21°C | 6 | very high |
| Sep | 25°C | 17°C | 8 | high |
| Oct | 21°C | 13°C | 7 | medium |
| Nov | 16°C | 9°C | 16 | low |
| Dec | 13°C | 6°C | 17 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of about 13°C in March, 16°C in April and 22°C in May, with rain on 6–11 days a month. Park tickets are cheaper and the waterfalls are often fuller.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of 27°C in June and 30°C in July and August, with lows of 19–21°C and only 3–6 rainy days. The warmest sea and the biggest crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (25°C) and October (21°C) are warm and settled, with a warm sea in September; November turns wet, with about 16 rainy days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild: highs of 10–13°C and lows of 4–6°C, with rain on 7–17 days a month, December being the wettest. Many restaurants close, and Plitvice can see snow.
Events worth planning around
- Summer concerts in the Church of St Donatus (summer)
- Advent in Zadar, with Christmas stalls and events in the old town (December)
When to avoid
July and August are the busiest and most expensive months, with long queues on the park boardwalks. November and December are the wettest months, with many restaurants closed.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Zadar?
June or September: highs of about 25–27°C, a warm sea and fewer crowds than July and August.
When is the best time to visit Plitvice from Zadar?
May, June, September or October, when tickets are cheaper and crowds smaller; April and October often have fuller waterfalls.
Is Zadar worth visiting in winter?
For a quiet city break, yes, with mild days of about 10–13°C, but many restaurants close and it can be wet.