Rab Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rab Island, Croatia in December.

Planning a journey to Rab Island, Croatia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Rab Island in December

Rab Island, Croatia is a region in Croatia. December in Rab Island generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Rab.

For specific regional insights in Rab Island, Croatia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Barbat na Rabu with an average of 163 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Rab with 168 mm (6.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Rab gets roughly 90 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Rab Island by month

Best Places to Visit in Rab Island in December

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

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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 Rab Island

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

Temperature range in Rab Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Rab Island (December)

Rab

In December Rab generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
90 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Banjol

In December Banjol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
90 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Barbat na Rabu

In December Barbat na Rabu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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
197 mm (7.8 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Supetarska Draga

In December Supetarska Draga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
90 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Lopar

In December Lopar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
90 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rab Island, in Croatia.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rab Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rab 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Banjol 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Barbat na Rabu 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Supetarska Draga 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Lopar 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Mundanije 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)

Rab Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rab Island, Croatia in December?

In December, Rab Island, Croatia generally has poor weather conditions. Rab sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Rab Island, Croatia in December?

Rab averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Rab Island, Croatia get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Rab records an average of 168 mm (6.6 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Rab Island, Croatia.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Rab Island, Croatia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Rab Island, Croatia due to the typically poor weather in Rab.

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

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