Vukovar-Syrmia County Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia in January.

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Vukovar Ilok Vinkovci

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

What to Expect in Vukovar-Syrmia County in January

Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia is a region in Croatia. January in Vukovar-Syrmia County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Vukovar. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 47 mm (1.9 in) in Vukovar. Going by our weather data, this month in Vukovar usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Vukovar gets roughly 64 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Vukovar-Syrmia County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vukovar-Syrmia County - and find the best time to visit. (based on Vukovar)

January5°C (41°F) February8°C (46°F) March14°C (57°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vukovar-Syrmia County in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vukovar-Syrmia 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 Vukovar-Syrmia County

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia?

Temperature range in Vukovar-Syrmia County (January)

Precipitation variation in Vukovar-Syrmia County (January)

Vukovar

In January Vukovar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
64 hours
99 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Vukovar →

Ilok

In January Ilok generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
64 hours
99 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ilok →

Vinkovci

In January Vinkovci generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Vukovar-Syrmia County, 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 Vukovar-Syrmia County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vukovar 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Ilok 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Vinkovci 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Vukovar-Syrmia County weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia in January?

Expect less favorable weather across Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia in January. The popular destination of Vukovar averages 5°C (41°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia in January?

Vukovar averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -2°C (28°F).

Does Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia during January, with Vukovar averaging close to 47 mm (1.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia with often less favorable weather in Vukovar.

On average, the best time to visit Vukovar-Syrmia County, Croatia is in May, June and September with generally excellent weather in Vukovar. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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