Pag Island Weather in January

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

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Novalja Pag Povljana Ražanac

Considering a trip to Pag Island, 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 Pag Island in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Novalja. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Pag Island, Croatia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pag Island, Croatia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ražanac with an average of 106 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Lun with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Novalja typically sees 100 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Pag Island by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March13°C (55°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October19°C (66°F) November14°C (57°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pag Island in January

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

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

Temperature range in Pag Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Pag Island (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 →

Pag

In January Pag 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
106 hours
112 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pag →

Povljana

In January Povljana 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
112 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Povljana →

Ražanac

In January Ražanac generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
112 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ražanac →

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 →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Pag 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 Pag Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Novalja 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Pag 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Povljana 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Ražanac 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Stara Novalja 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Lun 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Pag Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Pag Island, Croatia generally has poor weather conditions. Novalja sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

Novalja averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

Pag Island, Croatia sees substantial rainfall in January. Novalja typically averages about 109 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Novalja. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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