Croatia weather in January

Planning a journey to Croatia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Croatia in January?

January in Croatia generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Moravice at 4°C to moderate 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.

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. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 135 hours of sunlight anticipated in Split. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Croatia for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Croatia climate page.

Where to go in Croatia in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Croatia?

Average weather in 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.

Split

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

12°C 

7°C 

132 hours 

169 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January January

11°C 

6°C 

135 hours 

121 mm 

13 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

11°C 

5°C 

152 hours 

116 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Split

Average weather in 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.

Trogir

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

13°C 

8°C 

119 hours 

143 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January January

11°C 

6°C 

130 hours 

104 mm 

13 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

12°C 

6°C 

145 hours 

98 mm 

12 days 

unpleasant 

Climate in Trogir

Average weather in 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.

Dubrovnik

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

12°C 

7°C 

125 hours 

215 mm 

13 days 

poor 

January January

11°C 

5°C 

130 hours 

165 mm 

13 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

11°C 

5°C 

143 hours 

174 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Dubrovnik

Average weather in 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.

Zadar

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

12°C 

6°C 

106 hours 

127 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January January

11°C 

4°C 

112 hours 

95 mm 

13 days 

unpleasant 

February   >> February
>>  

12°C 

4°C 

144 hours 

102 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Zadar

Average weather in 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.

Pula

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

12°C 

8°C 

90 hours 

117 mm 

13 days 

poor 

January January

10°C 

6°C 

90 hours 

81 mm 

12 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

11°C 

6°C 

110 hours 

94 mm 

11 days 

unpleasant 

Climate in Pula

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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.