Plitvice Lakes Weather Forecast
Plitvice Lakes weather: 73°F, overcast. 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 73°F (23°C) in Plitvice Lakes with overcast. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 67°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - 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. 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 National Park, 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 5.9°F above the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Plitvice Lakes today at 9.4/10. 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.
Weather in Plitvice Lakes right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:57 AM, Aug 21 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, Aug 21 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 67° | 8% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 59° | 8% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 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 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
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 73°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 8 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 8:57 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, Plitvice Lakes National Park, 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 (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 August 21, 2026 at 8:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
