Jelsa weather in January (Hvar Island, Croatia)

How is the weather in Jelsa in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Jelsa typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 12°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Jelsa in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 133 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Jelsa. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jelsa climate page with graphs.

 

Jelsa, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Omiš, Croatia (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Croatia in January

Find out more about the weather in Croatia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Jelsa in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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