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Sun, sea & sand

Nin at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.3°
Sunshine a year
2,530 h
Rain a year
1,167 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
5 m

Climate in Nin

Nin has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Nin is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

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 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 15°

07:1218:17

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 06:55–07:52 · evening 17:38–18:35
Blue hour
Morning 06:43–06:55 · evening 18:35–18:46

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 Nin in October?

In October, Nin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 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 Nin.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 5 min07:12 – 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+2Europe/Zagreb

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %47 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
  • 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

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Nin

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

Sea in October20.3°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.4 – 21.4 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.3°8 in 10 years 19.4° – 21.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Nin ranges from 12.8 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

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 24.0 and 26.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.9°13.0°15.2°cold
FebruaryFeb12.8°11.7°13.9°cold
MarchMar12.8°11.9°13.9°cold
AprilApr14.3°13.5°15.1°cold
MayMay17.7°16.6°19.0°fresh
JuneJun22.0°20.7°23.2°refreshing
JulyJul24.7°23.6°26.0°pleasant
AugustAug25.3°24.0°26.4°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.2°22.3°24.6°pleasant
OctoberOct20.3°19.4°21.4°refreshing
NovemberNov18.0°17.0°19.1°fresh
DecemberDec15.7°14.6°16.7°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Nin

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

Per year
2,530 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.9 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 53 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Nin, 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Nin

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 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 Nin: 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, Nin has about 10 rainy days with 125 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Nin

How breezy and how cloudy Nin 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 · light 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 Nin typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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 5.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Nin: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Nin

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

Hot days a year
17 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °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, Nin 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 Nin

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)

CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 45 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 19°Night 13°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan139°3°13.9°4.0 h11107
FebruaryFeb1910°3°12.8°5.2 h10103
MarchMar2213°6°12.8°6.3 h1095
AprilApr2417°9°14.3°7.1 h1191
MayMay4421°14°17.7°8.7 h1089
JuneJun9025°18°22.0°9.7 h647
JulyJul9928°20°24.7°10.9 h533
AugustAug9828°21°25.3°10.4 h653
SeptemberSep7723°16°23.2°7.6 h8112
OctoberOct3319°13°20.3°5.9 h10125
NovemberNov1314°8°18.0°3.7 h13174
DecemberDec1010°4°15.7°3.5 h12139

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

44.24° N, 15.18° E · 5 m · Europe/Zagreb

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Nin

The best time to visit Nin is from June to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to July and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 174 mm.

Nin through the seasons

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

Nin in spring

Mar – May

30

Poor

  • 13–21 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Nin in summer

Jun – Aug

96

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Nin in autumn

Sep – Nov

41

Fair

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Nin in winter

Dec – Feb

14

Poor

  • 9–10 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 4 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 Nin 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 Nin

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 Nin: score 99 against 33. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Nin
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score3399better
Day high19°28°
Night low13°20°
Sea20.3°24.7°
Sunshine5.9 h10.9 hbetter
Rainy days105better
Rainfall125 mm33 mmbetter
Muggy days0better15

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov – Dec

12 or more rainy days

Nin month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

13January9° · Sea 14° · 4 h

In January, Nin is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine 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 Nin.

Nin in January
19February10° · Sea 13° · 5 h

In February, Nin is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 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 Nin.

Nin in February
22March13° · Sea 13° · 6 h

In March, Nin is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine 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 Nin.

Nin in March
24April17° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In April, Nin is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °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 91 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nin.

Nin in April
44May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Nin is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °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 89 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Nin.

Nin in May
90June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h

In June, Nin is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °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 47 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nin.

Nin in June
99July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Nin is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Nin.

Nin in July
98August28° · Sea 25° · 10 h

In August, Nin is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 8 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 Nin.

Nin in August
77September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h

In September, Nin is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nin.

Nin in September
33October19° · Sea 20° · 6 h

In October, Nin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 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 Nin.

Nin in October
13November14° · Sea 18° · 4 h

In November, Nin is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Nin.

Nin in November
10December10° · Sea 16° · 4 h

In December, Nin is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °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 139 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nin.

Nin in December
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Nin vs. Zadar

In October the holiday weather in Nin and Zadar is about equally good (score 33 vs. 37). During the day Zadar is 1 °C warmer than Nin. The sea in Zadar is 1 °C warmer.

Nin vs. Zadar, in October
in OctoberNinZadar
Holiday score3337
Daytime high19°20°
Sea20°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeJun – AugJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberNin 19°Zadar 20°
NinZadar
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Ranking

Croatia in October: the best places

In October, Nin ranks 14 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. 14NinThis page19°20°33
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Planning a trip to Nin

Weather for your travel dates

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

Nin 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.

Nin 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

    23

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    53

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 8.9 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.6 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
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    12

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 3.8 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 10 min
Distance
1,410 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 Nin

When is the best time to visit Nin?

The best time to visit Nin 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 Nin?

The sea temperature in Nin ranges from 12.8 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Nin in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Nin?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Nin?

Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 174 mm. The driest month is July with 33 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Nin get?

Nin gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Nin in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Nin?

A nonstop flight from London to Nin takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,410 km.

Which school holidays are best for Nin?

Nin 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 23, May half-term 53, Summer holidays 98, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 12.

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