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Medulin

Sun, sea & sand

Medulin at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 27°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.2°
Sunshine a year
2,590 h
Rain a year
1,356 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
13 m

Climate in Medulin

Medulin has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year, Medulin is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

27

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 17°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

07:1818:22

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 07:00–07:58 · evening 17:42–18:40
Blue hour
Morning 06:49–07:00 · evening 18:40–18:51

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 Medulin in October?

In October, Medulin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 167 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Medulin.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 4 min07:18 – 18:22
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %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 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %40 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %36 %

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 Medulin

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

Sea in October19.8°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.6 – 20.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.8°8 in 10 years 18.6° – 20.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Medulin ranges from 11.1 °C in February to 25.2 °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 24.1 and 26.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan12.2°11.3°13.3°cold
FebruaryFeb11.1°9.7°12.5°cold
MarchMar11.2°10.1°12.4°cold
AprilApr13.3°12.4°14.2°cold
MayMay17.3°16.3°18.8°fresh
JuneJun21.9°20.7°23.0°refreshing
JulyJul24.6°23.6°25.7°pleasant
AugustAug25.2°24.1°26.6°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.8°21.6°24.1°refreshing
OctoberOct19.8°18.6°20.6°fresh
NovemberNov17.1°15.8°18.4°fresh
DecemberDec14.3°13.3°15.4°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Medulin

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

Per year
2,590 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.0 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 54 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Medulin, 54 % 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 Medulin

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 100 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 Medulin: 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
1,356 mm on 123 days
Wettest month
Nov · 199 mm
Driest month
Jul · 59 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 167 mm

In October, Medulin has about 13 rainy days with 167 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Medulin

How breezy and how cloudy Medulin 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
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Medulin typically peaks at 21 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: Oct – Apr.

Clouds

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

Year average
50 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 34 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 62 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 6.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Medulin: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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 Medulin

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

Hot days a year
10 days
Hottest month
Aug · 27 °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 19 °C

In October, Medulin 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Medulin

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. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

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 December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 57 days a year, mostly from June to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 19°Night 15°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan159°6°12.2°4.4 h11108
FebruaryFeb2010°6°11.1°5.8 h10102
MarchMar2312°8°11.2°6.8 h1196
AprilApr2516°11°13.3°7.3 h1088
MayMay3820°15°17.3°8.9 h1095
JuneJun8625°20°21.9°9.6 h760
JulyJul9627°22°24.6°10.6 h759
AugustAug9527°22°25.2°10.1 h878
SeptemberSep7023°18°22.8°7.5 h10166
OctoberOct2719°15°19.8°6.0 h13167
NovemberNov914°11°17.1°4.1 h14199
DecemberDec1211°7°14.3°4.0 h12137

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

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Best time to visit

Best time to visit Medulin

The best time to visit Medulin is from June 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 April to September. Rain is most frequent from October to November; the wettest month is November with 199 mm.

Medulin through the seasons

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

Medulin in spring

Mar – May

29

Poor

  • 12–20 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Medulin in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 25–27 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Medulin in autumn

Sep – Nov

35

Poor

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Medulin 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 Medulin 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 Medulin

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Medulin: score 96 against 27. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Medulin
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score2796better
Day high19°27°
Night low15°22°
Sea19.8°24.6°
Sunshine6.0 h10.6 hbetter
Rainy days137better
Rainfall167 mm59 mmbetter
Muggy days1better18

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

Apr – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct – Nov

12 or more rainy days

Medulin month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January9° · Sea 12° · 4 h

In January, Medulin is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in January
20February10° · Sea 11° · 6 h

In February, Medulin is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in February
23March12° · Sea 11° · 7 h

In March, Medulin is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in March
25April16° · Sea 13° · 7 h

In April, Medulin is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °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 88 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in April
38May20° · Sea 17° · 9 h

In May, Medulin is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in May
86June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h

In June, Medulin is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in June
96July27° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Medulin is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in July
95August27° · Sea 25° · 10 h

In August, Medulin is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 78 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in August
70September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h

In September, Medulin is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 166 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in September
27October19° · Sea 20° · 6 h

In October, Medulin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 167 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in October
9November14° · Sea 17° · 4 h

In November, Medulin is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 199 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in November
12December11° · Sea 14° · 4 h

In December, Medulin is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Medulin.

Medulin in December
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Medulin vs. Pula

In October the holiday weather in Medulin and Pula is about equally good (score 27 vs. 27). During the day it is about as warm in Pula as in Medulin. The sea is about equally warm.

Medulin vs. Pula, in October
in OctoberMedulinPula
Holiday score2727
Daytime high19°19°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1313
Best timeJun – AugJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberMedulin 19°Pula 19°
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Ranking

Croatia in October: the best places

In October, Medulin ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Knin19°78
  2. 2Motovun17°70
  3. 3Karlovac17°68
  4. 4Zagreb17°68
  5. 5Varaždin16°68
  6. 6Trogir20°21°42
  7. 7Vis20°21°42
  8. 8Makarska20°21°39
  9. 19MedulinThis page19°20°27
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Planning a trip to Medulin

Weather for your travel dates

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

Medulin 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.

Medulin has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    24

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    48

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    95

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.3 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    27

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 4.2 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 5 min
Distance
1,290 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 Medulin

When is the best time to visit Medulin?

The best time to visit Medulin 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 Medulin?

The sea temperature in Medulin ranges from 11.1 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Medulin in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Medulin?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Medulin?

Rain is most frequent from October to November; the wettest month is November with 199 mm. The driest month is July with 59 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Medulin get?

Medulin gets around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Medulin in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Medulin?

A nonstop flight from London to Medulin takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,290 km.

Which school holidays are best for Medulin?

Medulin has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 48, Summer holidays 95, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 14.

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