Roman ruins, the Sea Organ and the coast's most famous sunset. Close to Krka National Park and the Kornati islands too.
| Month | Temp. | Sea | Sun | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 13° cold | 4 h | 10 | Quiet | Low |
| February | 8° | 12° cold | 5 h | 9 | Quiet | Low |
| March | 10° | 13° cold | 6 h | 9 | Quiet | Low |
| April | 13° | 15° cold | 7 h | 10 | Quiet | Low |
| May | 18° | 18° cold | 9 h | 10 | Moderate | Medium |
| June | 22° | 23° lovely | 10 h | 8 | Moderate | Medium |
| July | 25° | 25° lovely | 12 h | 5 | Busy | High |
| August | 24° | 25° lovely | 10 h | 6 | Busy | High |
| September | 20° | 24° lovely | 8 h | 9 | Moderate | Medium |
| October | 16° | 20° fresh | 6 h | 9 | Quiet | Low |
| November | 12° | 18° cold | 4 h | 12 | Quiet | Low |
| December | 9° | 16° cold | 3 h | 12 | Quiet | Low |
Averages from the Zadar 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.
Around the full moon in late July or early August
On the Riva the street lights are switched off and only torches and candles burn. Lit-up boats along the quay serve local dishes and fresh fish, and stalls sell regional products. With music and folklore, a few minutes' walk from the Sea Organ.
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.
Sixteen turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls and wooden boardwalks. Arrive before 8 am or after 4 pm for the quietest trails.
A city that lives inside Emperor Diocletian's palace. The ideal base for ferries to Brač, Hvar and Vis.
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.