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Weather in January in Zadar County

Planning a trip to Zadar County this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Zadar County in January?

Zadar County is a region in Croatia. January in Zadar County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Gračac to 12°C in Veli Rat. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Veli Rat and -2°C in Gračac. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

For a closer look at conditions across Zadar County, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sali with an average of 87 mm to high rainfall in Gračac with 117 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 112 hours of sunlight expected in Zadar. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Zadar County climate page.

Where to go in Zadar County in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Zadar County on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Croatia, check out our Zadar County's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Zadar County?

Zadar

In January Zadar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Zadar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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20°C 
13°C 
2,566 hours 
1108 mm 
146 days 
11°C 
4°C 
112 hours 
95 mm 
13 days 
12°C 
4°C 
144 hours 
102 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Zadar

Pag

In January Pag generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Pag
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
11°C 
2,566 hours 
1287 mm 
151 days 
9°C 
3°C 
112 hours 
110 mm 
13 days 
poor 
10°C 
3°C 
144 hours 
119 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Pag

Biograd na Moru

In January Biograd na Moru generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Biograd na Moru
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
21°C 
12°C 
2,583 hours 
1075 mm 
144 days 
11°C 
4°C 
114 hours 
92 mm 
13 days 
12°C 
4°C 
150 hours 
96 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Biograd na Moru

Vir

In January Vir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vir
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
13°C 
2,566 hours 
1200 mm 
150 days 
10°C 
5°C 
112 hours 
107 mm 
13 days 
poor 
11°C 
5°C 
144 hours 
112 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Vir

Starigrad-Paklenica

In January Starigrad-Paklenica generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Starigrad-Paklenica
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
9°C 
2,566 hours 
1329 mm 
152 days 
8°C 
1°C 
112 hours 
108 mm 
14 days 
poor 
10°C 
1°C 
144 hours 
122 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Starigrad-Paklenica

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zadar County, in Croatia.

Is January the best time to visit Zadar County?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Zadar, January may not be the ideal time to visit Zadar County.

On average, the best time to visit Zadar County is in May and June with generally perfect weather in Zadar. The weather in February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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