Best Time to Visit Plitvice Lakes
Best time to visit Plitvice Lakes: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Plitvice Lakes
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 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 compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Plitvice Lakes.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plitvice Lakes National Park | 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 | 54°F | +35°F warmer | 38 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 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 is a lake in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes is a lake known as sixteen terraced lakes.
Right now it is 38°F (3°C) in Plitvice Lakes with partly cloudy. It feels like 33°F. Today runs from 37°F to 48°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Plitvice Lakes 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 National Park, Lake Bled, Venice and its Lagoon and Old City of Dubrovnik.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 48°F is 11.5°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Plitvice Lakes today at 9.8/10. 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 right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:47 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 43° / 38°
Light showers · 42% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 41° / 35°
Light showers · 53% rain · wind 14 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Plitvice Lakes?
Plitvice Lakes is a lake in Croatia. Its coordinates are 44.8654, 15.582. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Plitvice Lakes right now?
It is currently 38°F (3°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 77% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Plitvice Lakes?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Plitvice Lakes, which has a temperate climate. January, March and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Plitvice Lakes in?
Plitvice Lakes observes Europe/Zagreb (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:47 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Plitvice Lakes?
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?
Popular options include Plitvice Lakes National Park, 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 (lakes) - 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 28, 2026 at 8:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
