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Zadar Climate by Month

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.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Zadar (Zadar County), Croatia. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

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

Forecast for Zadar

Sun   Nov 17
16°C | 6°C
NW 11 km/h
3.6 mm
broken clouds and small chance of rain

broken clouds and small chance of rain

Mon   Nov 18
17°C | 12°C
SE 14 km/h
14 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Tue   Nov 19
17°C | 12°C
NE 14 km/h
28 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

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:

  • When is summer in Zadar?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Zadar?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Zadar?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Zadar?
    November tops the wettest month list with 158 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Zadar?
    July is the driest month with 32 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Zadar?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.

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