Best Time to Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
Best time to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Plitvice Lakes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 29° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 34° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 38° | 9,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 43° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 49° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 74° | 59° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 77° | 62° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 63° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 67° | 54° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 47° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 47° | 37° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 42° | 33° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Plitvice Lakes National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Plitvice Lakes National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plitvice Lakes | 0 mi | 51°F | about the same | 55 in |
| Slovenia | 97 mi | 53°F | +33°F warmer | 48 in |
| Split | 103 mi | 63°F | +43°F warmer | 53 in |
| Lake Bled | 126 mi | 53°F | +33°F warmer | 58 in |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 156 mi | 55°F | +35°F warmer | 38 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Plitvice Lakes National Park is a national park in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes National Park is a national park known for terraced lakes and boardwalk waterfalls.
Right now it is 58°F (14°C) in Plitvice Lakes National Park with clear sky. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 46°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, March and November tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.
The closest major airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), about 163 mi away. Nearby highlights include Plitvice Lakes, Lake Bled, Venice and its Lagoon and Old City of Dubrovnik.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Plitvice Lakes National Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Plitvice Lakes National Park right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:03 PM, Oct 3 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌤️ 61° / 46°
Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 8 mph
☀️ 64° / 44°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 6 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Plitvice Lakes National Park is a national park in Croatia. Its coordinates are 44.8654, 15.582. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Plitvice Lakes National Park right now?
It is currently 58°F (14°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 55% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Plitvice Lakes National Park, which has a temperate climate. January, March and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Plitvice Lakes National Park in?
Plitvice Lakes National Park observes Europe/Zagreb (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:03 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Plitvice Lakes National Park?
The closest airports are Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 163 mi away, Vienna International Airport (VIE), 229 mi away and Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), 250 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Popular options include Plitvice Lakes, Lake Bled, Venice and its Lagoon, Old City of Dubrovnik, Historic Centre of Florence and Danube River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 3, 2026 at 12:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
