Ližnjan Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ližnjan.

Climate overview of Ližnjan

Ližnjan, Istria, Croatia, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 27°C (81°F) in August, while winters cool to 11°C (52°F) in January.

With around 1197 mm (47 in) of annual rainfall, Ližnjan has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has warm summers and cold winters. The wettest month is November. The sunniest month is July, with 10.0 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Ližnjan Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ližnjan - and find the best time to visit.

Monthly Temperature in Ližnjan

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Ližnjan. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C (52°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in August to 6°C (43°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Ližnjan

Ližnjan has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1197 mm (47 in) of rainfall annually. Ližnjan can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 180 mm (7.1 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 47 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation spread across 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ližnjan Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine Hours in Ližnjan

Ližnjan can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine


Daily hours of sunshine


Water Temperature in Ližnjan

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 10°C (50°F) in February to 25°C (77°F) in July.

Water temperature over the year


Best Time to Visit Ližnjan

Conditions in Ližnjan are generally most comfortable in May, June, July and August. They are typically least comfortable in December.

Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.

  • Best overall: May, June, July and August
  • Warmest weather: July and August
  • Most sunshine: July
  • Best for swimming: June, July, August, September and October.
  • Wettest months: September, October, November and December, when rainfall is highest.
  • Seasonal pattern: Warm summers and cold winters

Frequently asked questions about the climate in Ližnjan

What is the best time to visit Ližnjan?

May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Ližnjan. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions. Ližnjan has warm summers and cold winters.

What temperatures can I expect in Ližnjan?

Daytime highs range from 11°C (52°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 6°C (43°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.

How much rain does Ližnjan get?

Annual rainfall is around 1197 mm (47 in). November is the wettest month with 180 mm (7.1 in), while July is the driest with 47 mm (1.9 in).

How sunny is Ližnjan?

Ližnjan receives around 2,150 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 300 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 90 hours. Overall, Ližnjan enjoys abundant sunshine.

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