AI-generatedKnin at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,490 h
- Rain a year
- 1,010 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 230 m
Climate in Knin
Knin has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year, Knin is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:0818:13
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 06:50–07:47 · evening 17:34–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:39–06:50 · evening 18:31–18:42
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.
What is the weather like in Knin in October?
In October, Knin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Knin.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:08 – 18:13
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zagreb
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
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
Sunshine hours in Knin
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 5.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Knin, 53 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Knin
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 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Knin: 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, Knin has about 10 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Knin
How breezy and how cloudy Knin 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 Knin typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Knin: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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 Knin
How often the day gets hot in Knin (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, Knin 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Knin
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 (1°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June 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 | 19 | 8° | 1° | 3.6 h | 11 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 9° | 1° | 4.6 h | 9 | 86 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 13° | 4° | 5.9 h | 10 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 17° | 7° | 7.0 h | 11 | 85 |
| MayMay | 86 | 21° | 12° | 8.6 h | 10 | 75 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 26° | 16° | 10.0 h | 6 | 42 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 29° | 19° | 11.1 h | 4 | 27 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 29° | 19° | 10.4 h | 5 | 49 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 24° | 14° | 7.8 h | 8 | 97 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 19° | 11° | 5.9 h | 10 | 97 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 13° | 7° | 3.7 h | 12 | 157 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 9° | 3° | 3.1 h | 11 | 118 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
44.04° N, 16.20° E · 230 m · Europe/Zagreb
Best time to visit Knin
The best time to visit Knin is from May 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 157 mm of precipitation.
Knin through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Knin in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Knin in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Knin in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Knin in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Knin for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Knin
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 Knin: score 95 against 78. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 95better |
| Day high | 19° | 26° |
| Night low | 11° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 97 mm | 42 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
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
12 or more rainy days
Knin month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January8° · 4 h
In January, Knin is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Knin.
Knin in January32February9° · 5 h
In February, Knin is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Knin.
Knin in February53March13° · 6 h
In March, Knin is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Knin.
Knin in March76April17° · 7 h
In April, Knin is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Knin.
Knin in April86May21° · 9 h
In May, Knin is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Knin.
Knin in May95June26° · 10 h
In June, Knin is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 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 Knin.
Knin in June83July29° · 11 h
In July, Knin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Knin.
Knin in July81August29° · 10 h
In August, Knin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Knin.
Knin in August88September24° · 8 h
In September, Knin is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Knin.
Knin in September78October19° · 6 h
In October, Knin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Knin.
Knin in October44November13° · 4 h
In November, Knin is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 157 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Knin.
Knin in November22December9° · 3 h
In December, Knin is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Knin.
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Knin vs. Šibenik
In October the holiday weather in Knin and Šibenik is about equally good (score 78 vs. 77). During the day Šibenik is 1 °C warmer than Knin.
| in October | Knin | Šibenik |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | – | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Croatia in October: the best places
In October, Knin ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Karlovac17°68
- 4Zagreb17°68
- 5Varaždin16°68
- 6Trogir20°21°42
- 7Vis20°21°42
- 8Dubrovnik20°21°40
Planning a trip to Knin
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Knin 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.
Knin has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,490 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.
Frequently asked questions about Knin
When is the best time to visit Knin?
The best time to visit Knin is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Knin?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Knin?
The wettest month is November with 157 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Knin get?
Knin gets around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Knin in?
Knin uses the time zone Europe/Zagreb: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Knin?
A nonstop flight from London to Knin takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Knin?
Knin has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 88, Summer holidays 82, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 21.
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