Pastel houses on an Istrian peninsula, crowned by the church of St Euphemia. Pair it with truffles and olive oil from the hinterland.
| 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° | 19° fresh | 6 h | 10 | Quiet | Low |
| November | 10° | 16° 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 on the second Sunday of August
Next: Sunday, 8 August 2027
For one day a year Grisia, the steep street that climbs through the old town to the church of St Euphemia, becomes an open-air gallery. Hundreds of artists, from professionals to amateurs and children, hang their work on the walls and doors. The show has been held since 1967.
Every year on 16 September
Next: Thursday, 16 September 2027
The feast day of Rovinj's patron saint, which is also the town's day. Legend has it that the saint's stone sarcophagus once washed ashore here, and it still stands in the church at the top of the hill. Around 16 September there are Masses, concerts and parties on the square and by the harbour.
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.
Excursions, boat trips and tickets, with free cancellation at most providers.
From malvazija in Istria to plavac mali on Pelješac and graševina in Slavonia: wineries worth the detour.
Pick a region and your favourite wineries. The planner puts them in a smart order and spreads them over days.
Roman history, rocks to jump from and an island group full of nature.
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.
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.