Krk Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Krk Island, Croatia in January.

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Malinska Krk Baška Šilo

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

What to Expect in Krk Island in January

Krk Island, Croatia is a region in Croatia. January in Krk Island generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Dramalj to 9°C (48°F) in Skrbčići. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Skrbčići and 0°C (32°F) in Dramalj. 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 a closer look at conditions across Krk Island, Croatia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Baška with an average of 114 mm (4.5 in) to high rainfall in Brzac with 131 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Malinska as an example - it receives around 112 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Krk Island by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October18°C (64°F) November13°C (55°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Krk Island in January

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

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

Temperature range in Krk Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Krk Island (January)

Malinska

In January Malinska generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
112 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Malinska →

Krk

In January Krk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
126 mm (5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Krk →

Baška

In January Baška generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Baška →

Šilo

In January Šilo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Šilo →

Dramalj

In January Dramalj generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
112 hours
137 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dramalj →

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

In our records: Croatia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Croatia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Croatia was -9°C (16°F) in Novalja on January 3, 1993.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Krk Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Malinska 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Krk 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Baška 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Šilo 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Dramalj 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Njivice 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Krk Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Krk Island, Croatia in January?

Expect poor weather across Krk Island, Croatia in January. The popular destination of Malinska averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Krk Island, Croatia in January?

Average temperatures in Krk Island, Croatia during January range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Malinska.

Does Krk Island, Croatia get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Krk Island, Croatia. Average rainfall in Malinska sits around 128 mm (5 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Krk Island, Croatia?

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

On average, the best time to visit Krk Island, Croatia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Malinska. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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