Croatia Weather Forecast
Croatia weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
Active alerts for Croatia
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Weather in Croatia right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:29 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Croatia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 93° / 71° | 25% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 71° | 23% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 64° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 58° | 3% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 60° | 13% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 63° | 6% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 60° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 66° | 13% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 66° | 38% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 64° | 16% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 67° | 12% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 68° | 23% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 64° | 29% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 64° | 24% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 64° | — | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 60° | — · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 4 |
Climate in Croatia 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 | 42° | 29° | 2,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 35° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 40° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 64° | 45° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 70° | 52° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 63° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 83° | 65° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 65° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 58° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 49° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 37° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 33° | 2,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Croatia
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Croatia
Go in April, May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Croatia
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Croatia
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Croatia
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by lake in Croatia
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
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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 6:29 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 August 22, 2026 at 6:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
