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Mali Lošinj

Sun, sea & sand

Mali Lošinj at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 26°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.5°
Sunshine a year
2,700 h
Rain a year
1,092 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
14 m

Climate in Mali Lošinj

Mali Lošinj has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, Mali Lošinj is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

31

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 17°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

07:1618:20

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 06:58–07:55 · evening 17:40–18:38
Blue hour
Morning 06:46–06:58 · evening 18:38–18:49

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 Mali Lošinj in October?

In October, Mali Lošinj is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 4 min07:16 – 18:20
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Zagreb

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %37 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %53 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Mali Lošinj

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

Sea in October19.6°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.3 – 20.5 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.6°8 in 10 years 18.3° – 20.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Mali Lošinj ranges from 11.7 °C in February to 24.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

From September to March 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 23.2 and 26.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan12.8°11.9°14.1°cold
FebruaryFeb11.7°10.5°13.0°cold
MarchMar11.8°10.8°12.8°cold
AprilApr13.6°12.7°14.5°cold
MayMay17.3°16.3°18.5°fresh
JuneJun21.6°20.4°22.7°refreshing
JulyJul24.2°23.2°25.3°pleasant
AugustAug24.5°23.2°26.0°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.2°20.9°23.8°refreshing
OctoberOct19.6°18.3°20.5°fresh
NovemberNov17.2°16.0°18.4°fresh
DecemberDec14.6°13.6°15.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Mali Lošinj

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

Per year
2,700 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.3 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 57 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Mali Lošinj, 57 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Mali Lošinj

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 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

Rain in Mali Lošinj: 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
1,092 mm on 108 days
Wettest month
Nov · 169 mm
Driest month
Jul · 37 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 130 mm

In October, Mali Lošinj has about 11 rainy days with 130 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Mali Lošinj

How breezy and how cloudy Mali Lošinj 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
25 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 29 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 21 km/h
OctoberWind 25 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Mali Lošinj typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.

Clouds

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

Year average
46 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 28 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 59 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Mali Lošinj: variable cloud, with about 6.3 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 and humidity in Mali Lošinj

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

Hot days a year
0 days
Hottest month
Aug · 26 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 18 °C

In October, Mali Lošinj has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Mali Lošinj

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°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.

The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 50 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 18°Night 15°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan159°6°12.8°4.4 h11100
FebruaryFeb2110°6°11.7°5.8 h1087
MarchMar2512°8°11.8°7.0 h1075
AprilApr2915°11°13.6°7.8 h969
MayMay3519°16°17.3°9.3 h868
JuneJun7823°20°21.6°10.2 h642
JulyJul10025°22°24.2°11.2 h437
AugustAug9826°22°24.5°10.7 h558
SeptemberSep6522°19°22.2°8.0 h9127
OctoberOct3118°15°19.6°6.3 h11130
NovemberNov1114°11°17.2°4.2 h14169
DecemberDec1111°8°14.6°3.8 h12131

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

44.53° N, 14.47° E · 14 m · Europe/Zagreb

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Mali Lošinj

The best time to visit Mali Lošinj is from July to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 169 mm.

Mali Lošinj through the seasons

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

Mali Lošinj in spring

Mar – May

30

Poor

  • 12–19 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Mali Lošinj in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 23–26 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

Mali Lošinj in autumn

Sep – Nov

36

Poor

  • 14–22 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Mali Lošinj in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 9–11 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mali Lošinj 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.

Compare two months in Mali Lošinj

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 Mali Lošinj: score 100 against 31. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Mali Lošinj
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score31100better
Day high18°25°
Night low15°22°
Sea19.6°24.2°
Sunshine6.3 h11.2 hbetter
Rainy days114better
Rainfall130 mm37 mmbetter
Muggy days0better17

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Aug

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov – Dec

12 or more rainy days

Mali Lošinj month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January9° · Sea 13° · 4 h

In January, Mali Lošinj is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in January
21February10° · Sea 12° · 6 h

In February, Mali Lošinj is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in February
25March12° · Sea 12° · 7 h

In March, Mali Lošinj is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in March
29April15° · Sea 14° · 8 h

In April, Mali Lošinj is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in April
35May19° · Sea 17° · 9 h

In May, Mali Lošinj is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in May
78June23° · Sea 22° · 10 h

In June, Mali Lošinj is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in June
100July25° · Sea 24° · 11 h

In July, Mali Lošinj is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 37 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in July
98August26° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In August, Mali Lošinj is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 58 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in August
65September22° · Sea 22° · 8 h

In September, Mali Lošinj is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 127 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in September
31October18° · Sea 20° · 6 h

In October, Mali Lošinj is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in October
11November14° · Sea 17° · 4 h

In November, Mali Lošinj is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 169 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in November
11December11° · Sea 15° · 4 h

In December, Mali Lošinj is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 131 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mali Lošinj.

Mali Lošinj in December
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Mali Lošinj vs. Rab

In October Mali Lošinj has the better holiday weather (score 31 vs. 24). During the day it is about as warm in Rab as in Mali Lošinj. The sea in Rab is 1 °C cooler. Rab gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Mali Lošinj vs. Rab, in October
in OctoberMali LošinjRab
Holiday score3124
Daytime high18°18°
Sea20°19°
Sunshine6 h5 h
Rainy days1112
Best timeJul – AugJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberMali Lošinj 18°Rab 18°
Mali LošinjRab
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Ranking

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In October, Mali Lošinj ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  4. 4Zagreb17°68
  5. 5Varaždin16°68
  6. 6Trogir20°21°42
  7. 7Vis20°21°42
  8. 8Makarska20°21°39
  9. 15Mali LošinjThis page18°20°31
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Planning a trip to Mali Lošinj

Weather for your travel dates

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

Mali Lošinj 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.

Mali Lošinj has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    28

    Poor

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    44

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 9.5 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 10.9 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    31

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    13

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 4.1 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 5 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.

Frequently asked questions about Mali Lošinj

When is the best time to visit Mali Lošinj?

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

How warm is the sea in Mali Lošinj?

The sea temperature in Mali Lošinj ranges from 11.7 °C in February to 24.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Mali Lošinj 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 Mali Lošinj?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Mali Lošinj?

Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 169 mm. The driest month is July with 37 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Mali Lošinj get?

Mali Lošinj gets around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Mali Lošinj in?

Mali Lošinj uses the time zone Europe/Zagreb: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Mali Lošinj?

A nonstop flight from London to Mali Lošinj takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,350 km.

Which school holidays are best for Mali Lošinj?

Mali Lošinj has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 31, Christmas holidays 13.

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