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Istria weather in January

Planning a getaway to Istria this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Istria in January?

Istria is a region in Croatia. January in Istria generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Jurdani to 11°C in Premantura. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Premantura and -0°C in Jurdani. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Istria. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rovinj with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Mošćenička Draga with 139 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 90 hours of sunlight in Pula. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Istria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Istria's yearly weather, check out our Istria climate page.

Where to go in Istria in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Istria on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Istria

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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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

Average weather in Rovinj

In January Rovinj 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.

Rovinj
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
95 hours 
101 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
6°C 
101 hours 
69 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
6°C 
137 hours 
82 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Rovinj

Average weather in Poreč

In January Poreč 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.

Poreč
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
11°C 
7°C 
95 hours 
103 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
6°C 
101 hours 
70 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
137 hours 
83 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Poreč

Average weather in Medulin

In January Medulin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Medulin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
8°C 
90 hours 
122 mm 
13 days 
poor 
January January
11°C 
7°C 
90 hours 
86 mm 
12 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
7°C 
110 hours 
97 mm 
12 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Medulin

Average weather in Umag

In January Umag 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.

Umag
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
11°C 
8°C 
95 hours 
115 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
6°C 
102 hours 
81 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
6°C 
134 hours 
89 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Umag

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Istria, in Croatia.

Is January the best time to visit Istria?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Istria due to the typically poor weather in Pula.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Pula. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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