Zaton Temperature by Month

Zaton in Zadar County, Croatia sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 10°C (50°F) in January and 29°C (84°F) in August, averaging 19°C (66°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.

The climate in Zaton is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 22°C (72°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Zaton by month:

The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, gets 322 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Zaton's average annual maximum temperature is 19°C (66°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.

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.

Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.

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 Zaton, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 10°C (50°F) and humidity around 72%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°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.

For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.

For more on Zaton's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Zaton climate page.