Weather in January in Croatia
Planning a trip to Croatia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Croatia in January?
January in Croatia generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Moravice at 4°C to mild in Komiža at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Komiža and -3°C in Moravice. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.For specific regional insights in Croatia, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sveti Martin na Muri with an average of 39 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Močići with 183 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected in Split. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Croatia climate page.
Where to go in Croatia in January
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Croatia, check out our Croatia's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Croatia?
Split
In January Split generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Trogir
In January Trogir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Dubrovnik
In January Dubrovnik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Zadar
In January Zadar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Pula
In January Pula generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Croatia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Split, January may not be the ideal time to visit Croatia.
Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Split. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Croatia.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Croatia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Croatia.
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