Plitvice Lakes National Park Weather Forecast
Plitvice Lakes National Park weather: 75°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 75°F (24°C) in Plitvice Lakes National Park with overcast. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 67°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - 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. July is the warmest month with average highs near 77°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, Plitvice Lakes, Lake Bled and Venice and its Lagoon.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is 6.1°F above the 77°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Plitvice Lakes National Park today at 9.3/10. Gusts to 32 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.
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Weather in Plitvice Lakes National Park right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:30 AM, Aug 21 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Plitvice Lakes National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 67° | 8% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 59° | 8% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 57° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 53° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 53° | 22% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 55° | 8% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 57° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 67° | 20% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 62° | 37% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 58° | 21% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 75° / 65° | 23% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 64° | 29% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 60° | 37% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 58° | 29% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 75° / 61° | — | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 57° | — · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
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 | 77° | 62° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 68° | 55° | 5,7 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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Air quality and pollen in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Pollen today
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Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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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.
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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 75°F (24°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 8 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 9:30 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 National Park, Plitvice Lakes, Lake Bled, Venice and its Lagoon, Old City of Dubrovnik and Historic Centre of Florence.
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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 August 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
