Šibenik Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
With a Mediterranean Climate Šibenik is a year round holiday destination. However most tourists tend to visit Šibenik in summer (mid June - end September). Rain is spreadout evenly throughout the year although most rain is seen in winter months (mid November- mid December). Our favorite month to visit Šibenik is in June or September.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Šibenik is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Šibenik has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1035 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Šibenik shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in November, with an average of 158 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 26 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Šibenik 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, Šibenik serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.7 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 Šibenik in Croatia
During the months of May, 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 158 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 360 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.
