A Roman amphitheatre in the middle of a port city, still used for concerts and film festivals. To the south lies the wild Kamenjak peninsula with empty coves.
| Month | Temp. | Sea | Sun | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | 11° cold | 3 h | 9 | Quiet | Low |
| February | 6° | 10° cold | 5 h | 7 | Quiet | Low |
| March | 8° | 11° cold | 6 h | 8 | Quiet | Low |
| April | 12° | 14° cold | 7 h | 11 | Quiet | Low |
| May | 16° | 18° cold | 9 h | 10 | Moderate | Medium |
| June | 20° | 23° lovely | 10 h | 9 | Moderate | Medium |
| July | 23° | 25° lovely | 11 h | 6 | Busy | High |
| August | 22° | 25° lovely | 10 h | 7 | Busy | High |
| September | 18° | 24° lovely | 8 h | 8 | Moderate | Medium |
| October | 14° | 20° fresh | 6 h | 10 | Quiet | Low |
| November | 10° | 17° cold | 4 h | 10 | Quiet | Low |
| December | 7° | 14° cold | 3 h | 9 | Quiet | Low |
Averages from the Rovinj 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.
Local festivals and traditions worth planning your trip around.
Every year in July, for about a week
Croatia's oldest film festival, running since 1954. In the evening the films are shown in the Roman Arena, under the stars, with room for thousands of viewers. There are also screenings at other venues around town.
Dates and programmes can change from year to year. Check the official website shortly before you travel.
Handpicked by usGlamping under the pines on Pomer Bay, on the site of the old Arena Pomer campsite. Almost two hundred lodge and safari tents with their own bathroom and mostly air conditioning, plus suites with a private hot tub. With a restaurant, beach bars, an outdoor spa with sauna and a windsurfing school. Dogs are welcome and Pula is a quarter of an hour's drive away.
Excursions, boat trips and tickets, with free cancellation at most providers.
Pastel houses on an Istrian peninsula, crowned by the church of St Euphemia. Pair it with truffles and olive oil from the hinterland.
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.