Lika-Senj County Weather in January

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

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Novalja Senj Stara Novalja

Considering a trip to Lika-Senj County, Croatia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Lika-Senj County in January

Lika-Senj County, Croatia is a region in Croatia. January in Lika-Senj County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Donji Babin Potok to 10°C (50°F) in Lun. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Lun and -3°C (27°F) in Donji Babin Potok. 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 specific regional insights in Lika-Senj County, Croatia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Gornji Vaganac with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Lun with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Novalja receives about 100 hours of sunlight in January, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 January

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

Temperature range in Lika-Senj County (January)

Precipitation variation in Lika-Senj County (January)

Novalja

In January Novalja generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Novalja →

Senj

In January Senj generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°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)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Senj →

Stara Novalja

In January Stara Novalja generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stara Novalja →

Korenica

In January Korenica generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Korenica →

Lun

In January Lun 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lun →

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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 Lika-Senj County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Plitvice Lakes National Park 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Novalja 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Senj 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Stara Novalja 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Korenica 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Lun 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Lika-Senj County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Lika-Senj County, Croatia brings poor weather. In Novalja, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Novalja peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in January, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Lika-Senj County, Croatia. Average rainfall in Novalja sits around 109 mm (4.3 in).

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Lika-Senj County, Croatia with often poor weather in Novalja.

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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