Zadar Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Zadar has a Mediterranean climate with warm dry summers and calm mild winters. In summer there is almost no or little rain. However in autumn, winter and spring it rains more regularly. October and November are the wettest months, with a total precipitation of around 110 mm each month. July and August are the hottest months, with an average high temperature around 30°C.
The wind in Zadar can sometimes be strong in winter. The bora wind (wind that rages at 180km per hour across the country) occasionally hits the city.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Zadar, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in August to a chilly 11°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 4°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Zadar experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1108 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Zadar, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives high rainfall, with an average of 158 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 32 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Zadar 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
In Zadar, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in February to 25°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Zadar.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 74%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Zadar
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The best time of year to visit Zadar 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 30°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 32 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.
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