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Čakovec weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Čakovec at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 28°
Sunshine a year
2,120 h
Rain a year
795 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
162 m

Climate in Čakovec

Čakovec has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year, Čakovec is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Čakovec

The best time to visit Čakovec is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from August to October. The wettest month is September with 92 mm of precipitation.

Čakovec through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Čakovec in spring

Mar – May

71

Good

  • 13–22 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Čakovec in summer

Jun – Aug

81

Excellent

  • 26–28 °C by day
  • 9.1 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Čakovec in autumn

Sep – Nov

63

Good

  • 10–22 °C by day
  • 4.6 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Čakovec in winter

Dec – Feb

22

Poor

  • 4–8 °C by day
  • 2.8 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr, Jun, Aug – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Čakovec for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

76

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 16°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:1018:10

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:51–07:51 · evening 17:29–18:29
Blue hour
Morning 06:40–06:51 · evening 18:29–18:40

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Čakovec compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high19°13°
Night-time low9°5°
Daylight11.8 h10.2 h

What is the weather like in Čakovec in October?

In October, Čakovec is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Čakovec.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 0 min07:10 – 18:10
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
59 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %98 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Čakovec

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Čakovec: score 85 against 76. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Čakovec
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score7685better
Daytime high17°26°
Night-time low7°14°
Sunshine4.7 h8.9 hbetter
Rainy days8better11
Rainfall65 mmbetter76 mm
Muggy days0better4

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Čakovec month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January4° · 2.5 h

In January, Čakovec is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in January
26February8° · 4.0 h

In February, Čakovec is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in February
53March13° · 5.2 h

In March, Čakovec is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in March
80April18° · 6.7 h

In April, Čakovec is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in April
80May22° · 8.2 h

In May, Čakovec is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in May
85June26° · 8.9 h

In June, Čakovec is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in June
78July28° · 9.3 h

In July, Čakovec is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in July
81August28° · 9.0 h

In August, Čakovec is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in August
79September22° · 6.5 h

In September, Čakovec is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in September
76October17° · 4.7 h

In October, Čakovec is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in October
33November10° · 2.6 h

In November, Čakovec is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in November
20December5° · 2.0 h

In December, Čakovec is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Čakovec.

Čakovec in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Čakovec

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Frost below 0°
  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 17°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan214°−3°2.5 h847
FebruaryFeb268°−2°4.0 h747
MarchMar5313°2°5.2 h951
AprilApr8018°6°6.7 h1056
MayMay8022°10°8.2 h1284
JuneJun8526°14°8.9 h1176
JulyJul7828°16°9.3 h1179
AugustAug8128°16°9.0 h1074
SeptemberSep7922°11°6.5 h1092
OctoberOct7617°7°4.7 h865
NovemberNov3310°3°2.6 h966
DecemberDec205°−2°2.0 h956

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Čakovec

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,120 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.7 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 43 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Čakovec, 43 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Čakovec: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
795 mm on 112 days
Wettest month
Sep · 92 mm
Driest month
Jan · 47 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 65 mm

In October, Čakovec has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Čakovec

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 50 min
Fair skin
about 60 min
Light brown skin
about 85 min
Olive skin
about 105 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Čakovec

How breezy and how cloudy Čakovec is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Čakovec typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
59 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 45 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 71 %
OctoberCloud cover 59 %Sunshine 4.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Čakovec: variable cloud, with about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Čakovec

How often the day gets hot in Čakovec (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
27 days
Hottest month
Jul · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 17 °C

In October, Čakovec has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Snow

Snow in Čakovec

Snow is possible in Čakovec, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
10 days
Fresh snow a year
43 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Čakovec.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Čakovec

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Čakovec in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Čakovec has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    72

    Good

    • 16 °C by day
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    80

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    76

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    21

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • 2.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 10 min
Distance
1,350 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Čakovec vs Varaždin

In October the holiday weather in Čakovec and Varaždin is about equally good (score 76 vs 78). During the day it is about as warm in Varaždin as in Čakovec.

Čakovec vs Varaždin, in October
in OctoberČakovecVaraždin
Holiday weather score7678
Daytime high17°17°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days88
Best timeApr – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberČakovec 17°Varaždin 17°
ČakovecVaraždin
Go to Varaždin
Ranking

Croatia in October: the best places

In October, Čakovec ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  3. 3Vinkovci19°80
  4. 4Slavonski Brod19°79
  5. 5Osijek19°79
  6. 6ČakovecThis page17°76
  7. 7Bjelovar18°76
  8. 8Koprivnica17°74
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Frequently asked questions about Čakovec

When is the best time to visit Čakovec?

The best time to visit Čakovec is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Čakovec?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Čakovec?

The wettest month is September with 92 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 47 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Čakovec get?

Čakovec gets around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Čakovec in?

Čakovec is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Čakovec?

A nonstop flight from London to Čakovec takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,350 km.

Which school holidays are best for Čakovec?

Čakovec has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 81, summer holidays 80, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 21.