Croatia

Croatia Weather

During the summer, the majority of Croatia basks in hot sunshine, with temperatures of around 25°C and higher the norm country wide from June to September. Outside these months, the weather in the north of the country can be a bit more changeable, but in the south it can be a little more temperate, a great time to go if you don't like the high summer temperatures. April and May tend to be better for those who want to sightsee in the cities and towns, although you might just get away with sunbathing in Split and Dubrovnik too. September is a great bet for a cheap holiday in Croatia that's centred on the beach as sea temperatures are best then, plus you'll get to eat the seasonal grape and fig harvests. October is even cheaper but a little colder too so you might not get so much use out of your swimwear! The winters are cool, and can get quite cold in the north and inland, with daytime temperatures around 2°C. In the mountainous areas, summers are cooler with some rain, and the winters bring snow.

Croatia's Tourist Season

July and August are the most popular months to travel when families and couples flock to Croatia, filling up the beaches and the cities. But don't discount this time of year if you want to be able to explore all the little islands, you'll pay a premium but it's the only time of year some of the ferries run and once you get out there there's bound to be some solitude waiting. May and June are really popular with tour groups, which can mean that the top attractions and a lot of the cheap accommodation are full with kids, but if you want to take off in a rental car then the weather's great! September is the pick of the summer months as the crowds are dying down, but you'll still be able to enjoy the beauty of the cities as well as bathe in the sea.

Events in Croatia

The year kicks off with the "Night of the Museums" where all over the country, top museums open until late for free! January also sees the start of the Rijeka Carnival which runs all the way until mid-March, so head here to join in with one of Europe's biggest. Or head to Dubrovnik in February for their month-long carnival, which features parties and shows every weekend. Zagreb hosts Zagreb Dox in March, an international documentary film festival and April brings the Zagreb Biennial of Contemporary Music as well as the Queer Zagreb FM Festival. Elsewhere in April, if you head to Split you can see the Croatia Boat Show, or if alcohol-based entertainment is more your thing then don't miss the Vinistra exhibition in Porec which features wines from around the region, all waiting for you to taste them. In May, celebrations are held in Split for the feast of Saint Domnius whilst Korluca is turned into a 13th century town to commemorate Marco Polo, supposedly born here. Don't miss the Picigin championships in Split in June, it's a popular Croatian sport and the event us held on the beach. Or head to Pula in July for the Film Festival, where you can watch screenings around the town, including in the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world. July also sees a swathe of music festivals hit the popular area of Zadar so you can party your holiday away here, or enjoy slightly more sedate action at the Split and Dubrovnik Summer Festivals. Porec comes alive in August with the Street Art Festival and fans of gastronomy won't want to miss the truffle tastings on weekends in Istria from September to November. November also sees the Jazz Festival hit Zagreb and of course come December Christmas takes over the country!