Country in Europe

Croatia Map

Interactive map of Croatia with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 78°F now🕔 2:33 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July and August👥 3.9 million

Summary

Croatia is a country in Europe. Croatia is a country in Europe with its capital at Zagreb. It has a population of about 3.9 million. The capital is Zagreb.

Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Croatia with overcast. It feels like 84°F. Today runs from 71°F to 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Croatia is April, May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.

The closest major airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 161 mi away. Nearby highlights include Plitvice Lakes National Park, Old City of Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Plitvice Lakes.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is 9.2°F above the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Croatia today at 9.8/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Croatia

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 45°48′54″N 15°58′54.8″E (45.815, 15.9819)

Quick facts about Croatia

TypeCountry
ContinentEurope
ContinentEurope
Coordinates45°48′54″N 15°58′54.8″E (45.815, 15.9819)
CapitalZagreb
Population3.900.000
Area21.851 sq mi
ISO codeHR
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3HRV
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguagesCroatian
Calling code+385
Time zoneEurope/Zagreb
Local time2:33 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each national park in Croatia

1 national parks mapped in this atlas

Maps of each unesco world heritage site in Croatia

1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas

Maps of each city in Croatia

2 cities mapped in this atlas

Maps of each lake in Croatia

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Croatia

2 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring countries in Europe

Sorted by distance from Croatia.

Getting to Croatia

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Vienna · 166 mi · roughly 3.8 h driving
  • Venice · 179 mi · roughly 4.1 h driving
  • Budapest · 186 mi · roughly 4.3 h driving
  • Salzburg · 195 mi · roughly 4.5 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Croatia

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Vienna International AirportVIE161 miVienna
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE177 miVenice
Budapest Ferenc Liszt AirportBUD191 miBudapest
Munich AirportMUC264 miMunich
Vaclav Havel Airport PraguePRG307 miPrague

National parks in Croatia

Top attractions in Croatia

Things to do in Croatia

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Croatia.

Explore Croatia

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Map for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Croatia?

Croatia is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 45.815, 15.9819. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Croatia right now?

It is currently 78°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Croatia?

April, May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Croatia, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Croatia in?

Croatia observes Europe/Zagreb (UTC+02:00). The local time is 2:33 PM.

How many people live in Croatia?

Croatia has a population of approximately 3.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to Croatia?

The closest airports are Vienna International Airport (VIE), 161 mi away, Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 177 mi away and Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), 191 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Croatia?

Popular options include Plitvice Lakes National Park, Old City of Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Plitvice Lakes, Lake Bled and Venice and its Lagoon.

What places are in Croatia?

Croatia covers 5 places in this atlas, including Plitvice Lakes National Park, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Dubrovnik, Split and Plitvice Lakes.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 21, 2026 at 2:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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