Plitvice Lakes National Park Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Lika-Senj County, Croatia is 16°C (61°F), with daytime highs ranging from 5°C (41°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Plitvice Lakes National Park compares to cities worldwide.
Plitvice Lakes National Park Monthly Temperatures
In Plitvice Lakes National Park, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and cold in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 15°C (59°F) in July to -3°C (27°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Plitvice Lakes National Park by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. July, the warmest month of the year, receives 310 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Plitvice Lakes National Park vs Croatia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Croatia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park vs World: Temperature Compared
Plitvice Lakes National Park's average annual maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Plitvice Lakes National Park's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Plitvice Lakes National Park climate page.
