Plitvice Lakes Weather Forecast
Plitvice Lakes weather: 46°F, partly cloudy. 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 46°F (8°C) in Plitvice Lakes with partly cloudy. It feels like 41°F. Today runs from 45°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
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 about average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Plitvice Lakes today at 9.9/10. 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.
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Weather in Plitvice Lakes right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:50 AM, Oct 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 45° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 47° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 66° / 44° | 0% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 46° | 8% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 49° | 7% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 51° | 17% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 58° / 53° | 36% · 1,4 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌧️ Showers | 52° / 48° | 55% · 0,9 in | 8 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 48° | 27% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 56° | 18% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 46° | 33% · 1,3 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 46° / 43° | 39% · 1,3 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 44° | — · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 45° | — | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 38° | — | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ 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
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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 46°F (8°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 79% and wind is 3 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+02:00). The local time is 6:50 AM.
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 2, 2026 at 6:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
