Rab Island Weather in January

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

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Rab Banjol Barbat na Rabu Supetarska Draga

Planning a journey to Rab Island, Croatia this January 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 January

Rab Island, Croatia is a region in Croatia. January in Rab 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 4°C (39°F) in Rab. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Rab Island, Croatia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 120 mm (4.7 in) in Rab.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Rab 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 Rab Island by month

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Best Places to Visit in Rab Island in January

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

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

Temperature range in Rab Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Rab Island (January)

Rab

In January Rab generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rab →

Banjol

In January Banjol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Banjol →

Barbat na Rabu

In January Barbat na Rabu 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)
9°C (48°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
163 mm (6.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barbat na Rabu →

Supetarska Draga

In January Supetarska Draga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Supetarska Draga →

Lopar

In January Lopar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
100 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lopar →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rab 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Banjol 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Barbat na Rabu 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Supetarska Draga 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Lopar 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Mundanije 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)

Rab Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Rab Island, Croatia generally has poor weather conditions. Rab sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Rab averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Rab Island, Croatia. Average rainfall in Rab sits around 120 mm (4.7 in).

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Rab Island, Croatia is in May, June, July and August with generally 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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