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Smilčić in Zadar County, Croatia sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 10°C (50°F) in January and 31°C (88°F) in August, averaging 20°C (68°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to cold in Smilčić. Nighttime lows follow the same pattern, ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 2°C (36°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Smilčić by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. August, the warmest month, gets 323 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
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.
Smilčić's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year, mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings, very cold winters and hot summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Smilčić, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 10°C (50°F) and humidity around 73%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 69% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
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 Smilčić's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Smilčić climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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