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Zadar County Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Zadar County, Croatia in December.

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Zadar Pag Biograd na Moru Vir

Thinking about venturing to Zadar County, Croatia this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Zadar County in December

Zadar County, Croatia is a region in Croatia. December in Zadar County generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Gračac at 7°C (45°F) to mild in Veli Rat at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Veli Rat and 0°C (32°F) in Gračac.

For specific regional insights in Zadar County, Croatia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sali with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Obrovac with 160 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Zadar gets around 106 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Zadar County by month

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

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) July30°C (86°F) This monthAugust30°C (86°F) September25°C (77°F) October21°C (70°F) November16°C (61°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Zadar County in December

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

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

Temperature range in Zadar County (December)

Precipitation variation in Zadar County (December)

Zadar

In December Zadar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
106 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
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Pag

In December Pag 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
106 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
152 mm (6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Biograd na Moru

In December Biograd na Moru generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
110 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
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Vir

In December Vir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
106 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Starigrad-Paklenica

In December Starigrad-Paklenica 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
106 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Zadar County in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zadar 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Pag 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Biograd na Moru 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Vir 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Starigrad-Paklenica 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Bibinje 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

Zadar County weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Zadar County, Croatia in December?

In December, Zadar County, Croatia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Zadar sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Zadar County, Croatia in December?

Daytime temperatures in Zadar peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in December, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does Zadar County, Croatia get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Zadar County, Croatia. Average rainfall in Zadar sits around 127 mm (5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Zadar County, Croatia?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Zadar, December may not be the ideal time to visit Zadar County, Croatia.

Generally speaking, May and June provide excellent weather in Zadar. On the other hand, the months of February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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