Lika-Senj County Weather in March

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

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Novalja Senj Stara Novalja

Are you planning a trip a to Lika-Senj County, Croatia in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Lika-Senj County in March

Lika-Senj County, Croatia is a region in Croatia. March in Lika-Senj County generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Brinje at 10°C (50°F) and mild in Metajna at 13°C (55°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Metajna and 1°C (34°F) in Brinje.

For specific regional insights in Lika-Senj County, Croatia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gornji Vaganac with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Ličko Lešće with 118 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Novalja gets approximately 158 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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 March

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

Temperature range in Lika-Senj County (March)

Precipitation variation in Lika-Senj County (March)

Novalja

In March Novalja generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
158 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Novalja →

Senj

In March Senj generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
158 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Senj →

Stara Novalja

In March Stara Novalja generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
158 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Stara Novalja →

Korenica

In March Korenica generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
158 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Korenica →

Lun

In March Lun generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
158 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lun →

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In our records: Croatia March extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest March night in Croatia dropped to -21°C (-6°F) in Mali Lošinj on March 2, 2005.
  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Croatia brought 256 mm (10 in) in Rovinj on March 20, 1980.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Plitvice Lakes National Park 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Novalja 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Senj 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Stara Novalja 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Korenica 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Lun 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Lika-Senj County weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Lika-Senj County, Croatia typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Novalja average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Lika-Senj County, Croatia during March range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Novalja.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lika-Senj County, Croatia during March, with Novalja averaging close to 98 mm (3.9 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide 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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