Vis Island Weather in January

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

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Vis Komiža Rukavac Rogačić

Planning a getaway to Vis Island, Croatia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Vis Island in January

Vis Island, Croatia is a region in Croatia. January in Vis Island generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Vis.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Komiža with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Rogačić with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Vis as an example - it receives around 135 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Vis Island by month

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

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May20°C (68°F) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October21°C (70°F) November18°C (64°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vis Island in January

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

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

Temperature range in Vis Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Vis Island (January)

Vis

In January Vis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
135 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Vis →

Komiža

In January Komiža generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
135 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Komiža →

Rukavac

In January Rukavac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
135 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Rukavac →

Rogačić

In January Rogačić generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
135 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Rogačić →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vis 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Komiža 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Rukavac 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Rogačić 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Vis Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Vis Island, Croatia typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Vis average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

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

In Vis, the average daytime high in January is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Vis Island, Croatia during January, with Vis averaging close to 86 mm (3.4 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Vis. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.

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