Å ibenik Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Šibenik’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Croatia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Šibenik is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a warm 29°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a cold 11°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 5°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Å ibenik by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
August, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 44 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 9 days. For more information, please visit our Šibenik Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Croatia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Croatia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Å ibenik Temperatures Compared World Wide
Šibenik’s average annual maximum temperature is 20°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual temperature of 20°C, known for its sunny summers and comfortable winters.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters than Amsterdam.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Šibenik’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Šibenik climate page.
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