In October the coast is still mild, but the weather becomes more changeable. You can still swim in a sea of 19 to 21 °C if you don't mind fresh water.
Sea 19 to 21 °C · temperature 9 to 18 °C · sun 4 to 7 h a day
Good swimming weather (sea 21 °C or warmer) in Dubrovnik and Korčula.
A walled old town on the sea, with marble streets and fortresses. Walk the city walls early in the morning, before the cruise ships arrive.
Croatia's largest port city, with a lively Korzo, Trsat Castle high above town and a strong beer and culture scene. An ideal base for Opatija, Istria and the islands of the Kvarner Gulf.
Sixteen turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls and wooden boardwalks. Arrive before 8 am or after 4 pm for the quietest trails.
Local festivals and traditions worth planning your trip around.
At weekends from October to early November
In autumn, inland Istria revolves around the white truffle. In Livade, in the Mirna valley below Motovun, a white truffle weighing 1.31 kilos was found in 1999, a world record. During the Truffle Days there are stalls with fresh truffles, wine and olive oil, and chefs cook truffle dishes.
Dates and programmes can change from year to year. Check the official website shortly before you travel.
| Destination | Temp. | Sea | Sun | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubrovnik | 18° | 21° good | 7 h | 10 | Moderate | Medium |
| Rijeka | 15° | 20° fresh | 5 h | 11 | Quiet | Low |
| Plitvice | 9° | – | 4 h | 12 | Moderate | Medium |
| Korčula | 18° | 21° good | 7 h | 9 | Quiet | Low |
| Hvar | 18° | 20° fresh | 7 h | 9 | Quiet | Low |
| Split | 17° | 20° fresh | 6 h | 9 | Quiet | Low |
| Zadar | 16° | 20° fresh | 6 h | 9 | Quiet | Low |
| Rovinj | 14° | 19° fresh | 6 h | 10 | Quiet | Low |
| Pula | 14° | 20° fresh | 6 h | 10 | Quiet | Low |
| Zagreb | 12° | – | 4 h | 12 | Moderate | Low |
Temperature is the average over day and night; during the day it is a few degrees warmer. Crowds and prices are an estimate.