In general the best time to visit Zadar is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in August and it has 20 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Zadar in different months
This is the average weather in Zadar for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 20 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +70°F to +82°F.
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during September.
In November the weather is average. Expect around 13 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 138 mm in November.
Climate in Zadar
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Zadar for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+63°F
+68°F
+75°F
+81°F
+88°F
+95°F
+97°F
+99°F
+93°F
+82°F
+77°F
+66°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+50°F
+52°F
+57°F
+63°F
+70°F
+77°F
+82°F
+82°F
+75°F
+68°F
+59°F
+54°F
Minimum Temperature
+16°F
+16°F
+21°F
+30°F
+43°F
+48°F
+57°F
+54°F
+48°F
+36°F
+30°F
+19°F
Avg. water temperature
+59°F
+56°F
+58°F
+62°F
+70°F
+78°F
+80°F
+81°F
+80°F
+73°F
+67°F
+64°F
Humidity, %
72
70
69
70
71
68
64
65
70
74
75
74
Rain, mm
82
74
73
66
61
44
25
51
94
110
138
110
Snow, mm
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Sunny Days
9
11
11
10
13
15
20
20
15
12
8
9
Cloud Days
8
6
7
6
7
5
4
3
5
6
6
7
Rainy Days
12
10
11
11
9
6
4
4
6
10
13
13
Snowy Days
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Zadar during the whole year:
The hottest month in Zadar is August with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +41°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Zadar during the whole year:
Zadar achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +76°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in February with +55°F in average.
When can you swim in Zadar?
You can swim in Zadar from June to September:
In June - September the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Zadar looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Zadar is November with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Zadar during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 20 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 25 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 13 rainy days and 138 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Zadar during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zadar:
What is the hottest month in Zadar?
The hottest month in Zadar is August with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Zadar?
The coldest month in Zadar is January with minimum temperatures of +41°F.
Is Zadar worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Zadar in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +82°F and 20 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Zadar?
if you're looking to visit Zadar when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 25 mm of rain.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zadar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.