Plitvice Lakes Weather Forecast
Plitvice Lakes weather: 39°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Plitvice Lakes is a lake in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes is a lake known as sixteen terraced lakes.
Right now it is 39°F (4°C) in Plitvice Lakes with light rain. It feels like 34°F. Today runs from 38°F to 51°F. Chance of precipitation is 43%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.8/10 - marginal.
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 51°F is 9°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Plitvice Lakes today at 8.5/10. Visibility is down to 1,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Plitvice Lakes right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:35 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Plitvice Lakes
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 51° / 38° | 43% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 40° | 20% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 38° | 0% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 54° / 39° | 10% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 46° / 36° | 19% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 36° | 3% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 41° / 37° | 14% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 41° / 32° | 23% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 38° / 32° | 18% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 34° / 31° | 24% · 1,2 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌨️ Snow | 35° / 27° | 18% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 39° / 27° | 22% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 45° / 31° | 28% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 36° | — | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 39° | — | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
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).
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Air quality and pollen in Plitvice Lakes
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
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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.
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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 39°F (4°C) with light rain. Humidity is 97% and wind is 5 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 11:35 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 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
