Geography of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Geography of Plitvice Lakes National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes is 0 mi to the north, Slovenia is 97 mi to the north-west, Split is 103 mi to the south-east and Lake Bled is 126 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 44°51′55.4″N 15°34′55.2″E (44.8654, 15.582)
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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 38°F (3°C) in Plitvice Lakes National Park 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 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 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 National Park 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.
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).
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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 38°F (3°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 77% and wind is 4 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+01:00). The local time is 2:56 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 27, 2026 at 2:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
