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Karlobag weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Karlobag at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.2°
Sunshine a year
2,580 h
Rain a year
1,167 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
30 m

Climate in Karlobag

Karlobag has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year, Karlobag is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Karlobag

The best time to visit Karlobag is from June to August. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 174 mm of precipitation.

Karlobag through the seasons

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

Karlobag in spring

Mar – May

34

Poor

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Karlobag in summer

Jun – Aug

95

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 10.6 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Karlobag in autumn

Sep – Nov

41

Fair

  • 14–24 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Karlobag in winter

Dec – Feb

14

Poor

  • 9–10 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 4.2 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

33

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 15°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

07:1318:17

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 06:55–07:53 · evening 17:38–18:35
Blue hour
Morning 06:44–06:55 · evening 18:35–18:47

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 Karlobag compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 18°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high22°17°
Night-time low13°9°
Sea21°18°
Daylight11.8 h10.3 h

What is the weather like in Karlobag in October?

In October, Karlobag is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlobag.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 4 min07:13 – 18:17
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
50 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %5 %
  • Seaweight 25 %37 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %57 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Karlobag

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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July has the better holiday weather in Karlobag: score 99 against 33. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Karlobag
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score3399better
Daytime high19°30°
Night-time low11°19°
Sea19.6°24.1°
Sunshine6.1 h11.2 hbetter
Rainy days105better
Rainfall125 mm33 mmbetter
Muggy days0better8

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Karlobag month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

13January9° · Sea 13° · 3.9 h

In January, Karlobag is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in January
20February10° · Sea 12° · 5.3 h

In February, Karlobag is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in February
23March14° · Sea 12° · 6.5 h

In March, Karlobag is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in March
25April18° · Sea 14° · 7.4 h

In April, Karlobag is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in April
53May23° · Sea 17° · 8.8 h

In May, Karlobag is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in May
88June27° · Sea 22° · 9.9 h

In June, Karlobag is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in June
99July30° · Sea 24° · 11.2 h

In July, Karlobag is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in July
98August30° · Sea 24° · 10.6 h

In August, Karlobag is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in August
80September24° · Sea 22° · 7.8 h

In September, Karlobag is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in September
33October19° · Sea 20° · 6.1 h

In October, Karlobag is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in October
10November14° · Sea 17° · 3.8 h

In November, Karlobag is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 174 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag in November
10December10° · Sea 15° · 3.4 h

In December, Karlobag is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlobag.

Karlobag 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 Karlobag

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

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

CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 19°Night 11°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan139°2°13.1°3.9 h11107
FebruaryFeb2010°2°12.1°5.3 h10103
MarchMar2314°5°12.1°6.5 h1095
AprilApr2518°9°13.8°7.4 h1191
MayMay5323°13°17.4°8.8 h1089
JuneJun8827°17°21.6°9.9 h647
JulyJul9930°19°24.1°11.2 h533
AugustAug9830°19°24.2°10.6 h653
SeptemberSep8024°15°22.1°7.8 h8112
OctoberOct3319°11°19.6°6.1 h10125
NovemberNov1014°7°17.2°3.8 h13174
DecemberDec1010°3°14.9°3.4 h12139

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

44.53° N, 15.07° E · 30 m · Europe/Zagreb

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Karlobag

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October19.6°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.4 – 20.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.6°8 in 10 years 18.4° – 20.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Karlobag ranges from 12.1 °C in February to 24.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.0 and 26.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.1°12.2°14.7°cold
FebruaryFeb12.1°10.8°13.4°cold
MarchMar12.1°11.2°13.1°cold
AprilApr13.8°12.9°14.7°cold
MayMay17.4°16.3°18.6°fresh
JuneJun21.6°20.2°22.7°refreshing
JulyJul24.1°23.0°25.2°pleasant
AugustAug24.2°23.0°26.1°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.1°20.9°23.6°refreshing
OctoberOct19.6°18.4°20.6°fresh
NovemberNov17.2°16.0°18.3°fresh
DecemberDec14.9°13.9°15.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Karlobag

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

Per year
2,580 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.1 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Karlobag, 55 % 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 Karlobag: 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
1,167 mm on 111 days
Wettest month
Nov · 174 mm
Driest month
Jul · 33 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 125 mm

In October, Karlobag has about 10 rainy days with 125 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Karlobag

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 45 min
Fair skin
about 55 min
Light brown skin
about 75 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Karlobag

How breezy and how cloudy Karlobag 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
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Karlobag typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

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

Year average
47 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 26 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 60 %
OctoberCloud cover 50 %Sunshine 6.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Karlobag: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 Karlobag

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

Hot days a year
37 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 19 °C

In October, Karlobag has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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

Planning a trip to Karlobag

Weather for your travel dates

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

Karlobag 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.

Karlobag has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    24

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    60

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 10.8 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    33

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    12

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 10 min
Distance
1,390 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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Karlobag vs Pag

In October the holiday weather in Karlobag and Pag is about equally good (score 33 vs 34). During the day it is about as warm in Pag as in Karlobag. The sea is about equally warm.

Karlobag vs Pag, in October
in OctoberKarlobagPag
Holiday weather score3334
Daytime high19°19°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeJun – AugJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberKarlobag 19°Pag 19°
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In October, Karlobag ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 13KarlobagThis page19°20°33
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Frequently asked questions about Karlobag

When is the best time to visit Karlobag?

The best time to visit Karlobag is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Karlobag?

The sea temperature in Karlobag ranges from 12.1 °C in February to 24.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Karlobag in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.6 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Karlobag?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Karlobag?

The wettest month is November with 174 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 33 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Karlobag get?

Karlobag gets around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Karlobag in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Karlobag?

A nonstop flight from London to Karlobag takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,390 km.

Which school holidays are best for Karlobag?

Karlobag has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 60, summer holidays 98, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 12.