Croatia

Croatia Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Croatia in April.

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Planning a trip to Croatia this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Croatia in April

April in Croatia generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Tršće at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Kakma at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Kakma and 5°C (41°F) in Tršće.

To explore the conditions in Croatia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Zmajevac with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Imotski with 163 mm (6.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in April. Split typically receives 212 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Croatia in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Croatia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Croatia

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Croatia?

Temperature range in Croatia (April)

Precipitation variation in Croatia (April)

Split

In April Split generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
212 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Split →

Trogir

In April Trogir generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
216 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Trogir →

Dubrovnik

In April Dubrovnik generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
205 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Dubrovnik →

Zadar

In April Zadar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
210 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Zadar →

Pula

In April Pula generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
180 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Pula →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Croatia in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Split 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Dubrovnik 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Zagreb 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Zadar 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Novalja 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Plitvice Lakes National Park 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Croatia weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Croatia in April?

Croatia typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Split average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Croatia in April?

In Split, the average daytime high in April is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does Croatia get a lot of rain in April?

Split typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 102 mm (4 in) on average across Croatia.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Croatia?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Split, April may not be the ideal time to visit Croatia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Split. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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