Zadar weather in January (Zadar County, Croatia)

Is Zadar a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Zadar usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 11°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C. The city often sees its mildest temperatures during January.

Precipitation

Zadar in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 112 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May and June typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zadar climate page with graphs.

 

Zadar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 112 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Croatia in January

Find out more about the weather in Croatia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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