The weather in Croatia is typical Mediterranean and Continental and offers pleasurable vacations throughout the year – although there are whatsoever variations inside those climate zones.

Northern Croatia has a continental climate; Central Croatia features a semi-highland and highland clime, while the Croatian seashore has a Mediterranean clime.
Wintertime temperatures run from -1 to 3°C (30°F -37°F ) in the continental part, -5 to 0°C (23°F -32°F ) in the mountain region and 5 to 10°C (41°F -50°F ) in the coastal part.
Summertime temperatures run from 22 to 26°C (72°F-79°F) in the continental part, 15 to 20°C (59°F -68°F ) in the mountain part and 25 to 35°C (77°F -95°F ) in the coastal part.
Sea temperatures reaches up to 28° C (83°F) in the summer period and in winter is in average 12°C (54°F).

The warmest calendar months are July and August when the air temperature is between 29°C and 35°C (84°F – 95°F) and the sea temperature reaches up to 28° C (83°F).
June and September are also really warm months with average temperatures about 25°C-30°C (77°F-86°F) and the sea surface temps between 20° C and 25°C (68°F – 77°F). The rain is occasional.
April, May and October expect temperature between 15°C and 25°C (59°F – 77°F) and the sea temperature between 16 and 21°C (61-70°F). This is a period with more rain and windy days but it really counts on the atmospheric condition and chances are that you’ll experience more sun in the southern Adriatic.

The greatest time of year for sailing in Croatia is early summer with superb winds in May and June mainly from the S/SE. Morning Times lean to be calm with the wind increasing after in the afternoon to about 15 – 20 knots. The calendar months of July and August see more windless weather conditions which is Okay for those who don’t mind motoring.

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