AI-generatedGospić at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,340 h
- Rain a year
- 1,326 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 563 m
Climate in Gospić
Gospić has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Gospić is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gospić
The best time to visit Gospić is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is frequent in April and from November to December; the wettest month is November with 180 mm.
Gospić through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gospić in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–20 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Gospić in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Gospić in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–22 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Gospić in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Nov – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:1218:16
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 06:54–07:52 · evening 17:37–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:43–06:54 · evening 18:34–18:45
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 Gospić 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 14° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Gospić in October?
In October, Gospić is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gospić.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min07:12 – 18:16
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Gospić
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Gospić: score 88 against 73. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 138 mm | 67 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gospić month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January6° · 3.3 h
In January, Gospić is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 115 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in January21February8° · 4.5 h
In February, Gospić is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 113 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in February42March12° · 5.7 h
In March, Gospić is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in March67April16° · 6.7 h
In April, Gospić is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in April78May20° · 8.2 h
In May, Gospić is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in May88June25° · 9.4 h
In June, Gospić is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in June87July28° · 10.5 h
In July, Gospić is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in July86August28° · 9.9 h
In August, Gospić is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in August82September22° · 7.1 h
In September, Gospić is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in September73October17° · 5.3 h
In October, Gospić is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in October30November12° · 3.2 h
In November, Gospić is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 180 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in November12December7° · 2.8 h
In December, Gospić is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 144 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gospić.
Gospić in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gospić
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), 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 November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 6° | −1° | 3.3 h | 12 | 115 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 8° | −1° | 4.5 h | 11 | 113 |
| MarchMar | 42 | 12° | 2° | 5.7 h | 12 | 109 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 16° | 6° | 6.7 h | 13 | 109 |
| MayMay | 78 | 20° | 10° | 8.2 h | 13 | 116 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 25° | 14° | 9.4 h | 10 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 28° | 16° | 10.5 h | 8 | 50 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 28° | 16° | 9.9 h | 7 | 64 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 22° | 12° | 7.1 h | 10 | 119 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 17° | 8° | 5.3 h | 11 | 138 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 12° | 4° | 3.2 h | 14 | 180 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 7° | 0° | 2.8 h | 12 | 144 |
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 hours in Gospić
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Gospić, 48 % 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 in Gospić: 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.
In October, Gospić has about 11 rainy days with 138 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Gospić
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 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 and clouds in Gospić
How breezy and how cloudy Gospić 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.
In October, the wind in Gospić typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Gospić: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 and humidity in Gospić
How often the day gets hot in Gospić (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Gospić 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 in Gospić
Snow is possible in Gospić, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Gospić.
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 Gospić
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Gospić 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.
Gospić has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 10 min
- Distance
- 1,400 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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Gospić vs Karlobag
In October the holiday weather in Gospić and Karlobag is about equally good (score 73 vs 77). During the day Karlobag is 2 °C warmer than Gospić. Karlobag gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Gospić | Karlobag |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 19° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jun – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Gospić
When is the best time to visit Gospić?
The best time to visit Gospić is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gospić?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Gospić?
Rain is frequent in April and from November to December; the wettest month is November with 180 mm. The driest month is July with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gospić get?
Gospić gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Gospić in?
Gospić is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gospić?
A nonstop flight from London to Gospić takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gospić?
Gospić has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 80, summer holidays 86, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 14.