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Jelsa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Jelsa can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to mild. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Jelsa. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Jelsa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1114 mm of rainfall annually. Jelsa can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 200 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 16 mm of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Jelsa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Jelsa can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Omiš, Croatia (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Omiš, Croatia (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Jelsa

Sat   Dec 21
10°C | 5°C
N 9 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
11°C | 4°C
SE 7 m/s
6.4 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Mon   Dec 23
12°C | 6°C
N 9 m/s
15 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Jelsa in Croatia

During the months of May, June, September and October 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Jelsa?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Jelsa?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Jelsa?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Jelsa?
    November tops the wettest month list with 200 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Jelsa?
    July is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Jelsa?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 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.