Cres Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Cres experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Cres is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Cres has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1593 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Cres shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 237 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 57 mm of rainfall over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cres Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Cres serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Cres in Croatia
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in September, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 237 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
