Lika-Senj County Weather in December

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

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Novalja Senj Stara Novalja

Planning a trip to Lika-Senj County, Croatia this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Lika-Senj County in December

Lika-Senj County, Croatia is a region in Croatia. December in Lika-Senj County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Donji Babin Potok to 11°C (52°F) in Lun. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Lun and -2°C (28°F) in Donji Babin Potok.

For a closer look at conditions across Lika-Senj County, Croatia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Gornji Vaganac with an average of 114 mm (4.5 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Lun with 163 mm (6.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Novalja sees roughly 90 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Lika-Senj County, Croatia?

Temperature range in Lika-Senj County (December)

Precipitation variation in Lika-Senj County (December)

Novalja

In December Novalja generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high 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)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
90 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
184 mm (7.2 in)
152 mm (6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Novalja →

Senj

In December Senj 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
90 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Senj →

Stara Novalja

In December Stara Novalja generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high 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
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
90 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
153 mm (6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stara Novalja →

Korenica

In December Korenica generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
90 hours
100 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
127 mm (5 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Korenica →

Lun

In December Lun generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
90 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lun →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Plitvice Lakes National Park 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Novalja 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Senj 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Stara Novalja 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Korenica 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Lun 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

Lika-Senj County weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Lika-Senj County, Croatia typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Novalja average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Novalja peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in December, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Lika-Senj County, Croatia. Average rainfall in Novalja sits around 152 mm (6 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Novalja, December may not be the ideal time to visit Lika-Senj County, Croatia.

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

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