Early walk along the Upper Lakes
Plitvice4 hrs10–€40
Destinations / Lika
Plitvice
Sixteen turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls and wooden boardwalks. Arrive before 8 am or after 4 pm for the quietest trails.
Don't miss
- Veliki slap
- Kozjak
- Gornja jezera
- Donja jezera
Weather and crowds by month
Best time to visit| Month | Temp. | Sea | Sun | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2° | – | 2 h | 8 | Quiet | Low |
| February | 0° | – | 3 h | 7 | Quiet | Low |
| March | 4° | – | 5 h | 9 | Quiet | Low |
| April | 9° | – | 6 h | 12 | Moderate | Medium |
| May | 13° | – | 7 h | 12 | Moderate | Medium |
| June | 17° | – | 9 h | 11 | Busy | High |
| July | 19° | – | 10 h | 8 | Busy | High |
| August | 18° | – | 9 h | 8 | Busy | High |
| September | 14° | – | 6 h | 10 | Moderate | High |
| October | 9° | – | 4 h | 12 | Moderate | Medium |
| November | 5° | – | 2 h | 12 | Quiet | Low |
| December | 0° | – | 2 h | 10 | Quiet | Low |
Averages from the Gospić weather station. Bold months are our recommendations. Temperature is the average over day and night; during the day it is a few degrees warmer. Crowds and prices are an estimate.
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