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Krapina weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Krapina at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 28°
Sunshine a year
2,020 h
Rain a year
916 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
247 m

Climate in Krapina

Krapina 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 5 °C. With around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year, Krapina is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Krapina

The best time to visit Krapina is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to October. The wettest month is September with 105 mm of precipitation.

Krapina through the seasons

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

Krapina in spring

Mar – May

68

Good

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

Krapina in summer

Jun – Aug

81

Excellent

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

Krapina in autumn

Sep – Nov

60

Good

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

Krapina in winter

Dec – Feb

21

Poor

  • 5–8 °C by day
  • 2.8 h of sun a day
  • 25 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 – 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 Krapina 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

72

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°

07:1218:12

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 06:53–07:53 · evening 17:32–18:31
Blue hour
Morning 06:42–06:53 · evening 18:31–18:43

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 Krapina compared with home

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 Krapina in October?

In October, Krapina is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Krapina.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 1 min07:12 – 18:12
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
63 %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 %96 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %

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 Krapina

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 Krapina: score 83 against 72. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Krapina
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score7283better
Daytime high17°26°
Night-time low7°14°
Sunshine4.3 h8.4 hbetter
Rainy days9better11
Rainfall78 mm87 mm
Muggy days0better3

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Krapina month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January5° · 2.6 h

In January, Krapina is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in January
24February8° · 3.9 h

In February, Krapina is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in February
50March13° · 5.0 h

In March, Krapina is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in March
77April18° · 6.4 h

In April, Krapina is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in April
76May22° · 7.7 h

In May, Krapina is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in May
83June26° · 8.4 h

In June, Krapina is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 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 Krapina.

Krapina in June
79July28° · 9.0 h

In July, Krapina 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 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in July
81August28° · 8.5 h

In August, Krapina is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in August
76September22° · 6.0 h

In September, Krapina is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in September
72October17° · 4.3 h

In October, Krapina is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in October
31November10° · 2.4 h

In November, Krapina is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in November
19December5° · 2.0 h

In December, Krapina 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 is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krapina.

Krapina in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Krapina

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
JanuaryJan215°−3°2.6 h852
FebruaryFeb248°−2°3.9 h854
MarchMar5013°2°5.0 h959
AprilApr7718°6°6.4 h1171
MayMay7622°10°7.7 h1394
JuneJun8326°14°8.4 h1187
JulyJul7928°16°9.0 h1183
AugustAug8128°15°8.5 h1088
SeptemberSep7622°11°6.0 h10105
OctoberOct7217°7°4.3 h978
NovemberNov3110°3°2.4 h982
DecemberDec195°−2°2.0 h964

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

46.16° N, 15.87° E · 247 m · Europe/Zagreb

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Krapina

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

Per year
2,020 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.3 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 39 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Krapina, 39 % 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

Rain in Krapina: 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
916 mm on 119 days
Wettest month
Sep · 105 mm
Driest month
Jan · 52 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 78 mm

In October, Krapina has about 9 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Krapina

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 60 min
Light brown skin
about 80 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Krapina

How breezy and how cloudy Krapina 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
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Krapina typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
60 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 47 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 72 %
OctoberCloud cover 63 %Sunshine 4.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Krapina: variable cloud, with about 4.3 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Krapina

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

Hot days a year
25 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, Krapina 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

Snow in Krapina

Snow is possible in Krapina, 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
12 days
Fresh snow a year
53 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Krapina.

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 Krapina

Weather for your travel dates

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

Krapina 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.

Krapina has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    69

    Good

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

    May – Jun

    77

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    80

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    72

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 4.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    20

    Poor

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

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 5 min
Distance
1,330 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.

Good to know: Croatia

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Croatian
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+385
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Krapina vs Ptuj

In October the holiday weather in Krapina and Ptuj is about equally good (score 72 vs 73). During the day it is about as warm in Ptuj as in Krapina. Ptuj gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Krapina vs Ptuj, in October
in OctoberKrapinaPtuj
Holiday weather score7273
Daytime high17°17°
Sunshine4 h5 h
Rainy days99
Best timeApr – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberKrapina 17°Ptuj 17°
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Croatia in October: the best places

In October, Krapina ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Sisak21°81
  2. 2Virovitica18°79
  3. 3Požega18°78
  4. 4Nova Gradiška18°77
  5. 5Bjelovar18°76
  6. 6Čakovec17°75
  7. 7Samobor17°74
  8. 8Koprivnica17°74
  9. 11KrapinaThis page17°72
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Frequently asked questions about Krapina

When is the best time to visit Krapina?

The best time to visit Krapina 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 Krapina?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.

When does it rain most in Krapina?

The wettest month is September with 105 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 52 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Krapina get?

Krapina gets around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Krapina in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Krapina?

A nonstop flight from London to Krapina takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,330 km.

Which school holidays are best for Krapina?

Krapina has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 77, summer holidays 80, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 20.