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Croatia Weather in February

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

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

What to Expect in Croatia in February

February in Croatia generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Donji Babin Potok at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Ubli at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 10°C (50°F) in Ubli and -3°C (27°F) in Donji Babin Potok.

For specific regional insights in Croatia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sveti Martin na Muri with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Močići with 191 mm (7.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Split as an example - it receives around 152 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Croatia in February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Croatia?

Temperature range in Croatia (February)

Precipitation variation in Croatia (February)

Split

In February Split generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
152 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Trogir

In February Trogir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
145 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Trogir →

Dubrovnik

In February Dubrovnik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
143 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Zadar

In February Zadar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
144 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Zadar →

Pula

In February Pula generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
110 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Split 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Dubrovnik 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Zagreb 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Zadar 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Novalja 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Plitvice Lakes National Park 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Croatia weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Croatia in February?

Expect poor weather across Croatia in February. The popular destination of Split averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Croatia in February?

In Split, the average daytime high in February is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Croatia get a lot of rain in February?

Croatia sees substantial rainfall in February. Split typically averages about 116 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Croatia?

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

On average, the best time to visit Croatia is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Split. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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