Lika-Senj County Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lika-Senj County, Croatia in August.

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Novalja Senj Stara Novalja

Thinking about venturing to Lika-Senj County, Croatia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Lika-Senj County in August

Lika-Senj County, Croatia is a region in Croatia. August in Lika-Senj County generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Donji Babin Potok to 30°C (86°F) in Metajna. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Metajna and 14°C (57°F) in Donji Babin Potok. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Lika-Senj County, Croatia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lika-Senj County, Croatia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Metajna with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Donji Babin Potok with 113 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Novalja sees close to 287 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Lika-Senj County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lika-Senj County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Plitvice Lakes National Park)

January5°C (41°F) February7°C (45°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lika-Senj County in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lika-Senj County.

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 Lika-Senj County

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Lika-Senj County, Croatia?

Temperature range in Lika-Senj County (August)

Precipitation variation in Lika-Senj County (August)

Novalja

In August Novalja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
310 hours
287 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Novalja →

Senj

In August Senj generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
310 hours
287 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Senj →

Stara Novalja

In August Stara Novalja generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
310 hours
287 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Stara Novalja →

Korenica

In August Korenica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
310 hours
287 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Korenica →

Lun

In August Lun generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
310 hours
287 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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In our records: Croatia August extremes

Notable August 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 warmest August day in Croatia reached 43°C (109°F) in Orebić on August 2, 1998.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lika-Senj County in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Plitvice Lakes National Park 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Novalja 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Senj 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Stara Novalja 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Korenica 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Lun 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Lika-Senj County weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lika-Senj County, Croatia in August?

August in Lika-Senj County, Croatia brings perfect weather. In Novalja, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Lika-Senj County, Croatia in August?

Average temperatures in Lika-Senj County, Croatia during August range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Novalja.

Does Lika-Senj County, Croatia get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Novalja averages just 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Lika-Senj County, Croatia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Lika-Senj County, Croatia?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Lika-Senj County, Croatia. Typically, the climate in Novalja is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Lika-Senj County, Croatia is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Novalja. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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