Cres Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cres Island, Croatia in December.

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Cres Nerezine Valun Martinšćica

Are you planning a trip a to Cres Island, Croatia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Cres Island in December

Cres Island, Croatia is a region in Croatia. December in Cres Island generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Beli at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Nerezine at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Nerezine and 5°C (41°F) in Beli.

For a closer look at conditions across Cres Island, Croatia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nerezine with an average of 141 mm (5.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Beli with 180 mm (7.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Cres experiences about 90 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Cres Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cres Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cres)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October19°C (66°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cres Island in December

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

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 Cres Island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Cres Island, Croatia?

Temperature range in Cres Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Cres Island (December)

Cres

In December Cres generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
90 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
237 mm (9.3 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cres →

Nerezine

In December Nerezine generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
90 hours
90 hours
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nerezine →

Valun

In December Valun generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
90 hours
90 hours
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Valun →

Martinšćica

In December Martinšćica generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
90 hours
90 hours
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
153 mm (6 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Martinšćica →

Beli

In December Beli generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
100 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
252 mm (9.9 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Beli →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cres Island, in Croatia.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cres Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cres 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Nerezine 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Valun 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Martinšćica 12°C (54°F) 9°C (48°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Beli 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Belej 12°C (54°F) 9°C (48°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)

Cres Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cres Island, Croatia in December?

Cres Island, Croatia typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Cres average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cres Island, Croatia in December?

Cres averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Cres Island, Croatia get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Cres records an average of 173 mm (6.8 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Cres Island, Croatia.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Cres Island, Croatia?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Cres Island, Croatia with often poor weather in Cres.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Cres. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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