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Požega weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Požega at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Sunshine a year
2,130 h
Rain a year
787 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
140 m

Climate in Požega

Požega 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 5 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Požega is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Požega

The best time to visit Požega is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 88 mm of precipitation.

Požega through the seasons

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

Požega in spring

Mar – May

69

Good

  • 13–23 °C by day
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Požega in summer

Jun – Aug

77

Good

  • 27–29 °C by day
  • 9.2 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Požega in autumn

Sep – Nov

65

Good

  • 12–24 °C by day
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Požega in winter

Dec – Feb

19

Poor

  • 5–8 °C by day
  • 2.8 h of sun a day
  • 28 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, Sep – 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 Požega 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

78

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 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 13°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:0418:06

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 06:45–07:44 · evening 17:26–18:24
Blue hour
Morning 06:34–06:45 · evening 18:24–18:36

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 Požega compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high21°15°
Night-time low9°5°
Daylight11.8 h10.3 h

What is the weather like in Požega in October?

In October, Požega is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Požega.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 2 min07:04 – 18:06
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
57 %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 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %

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 Požega

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 Požega: score 84 against 78. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Požega
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score7884better
Daytime high18°27°
Night-time low7°15°
Sunshine5.0 h8.8 hbetter
Rainy days8better11
Rainfall58 mmbetter74 mm
Muggy days0better5

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Požega month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January5° · 2.5 h

In January, Požega is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in January
21February8° · 3.8 h

In February, Požega is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in February
53March13° · 5.1 h

In March, Požega is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in March
77April19° · 6.4 h

In April, Požega is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in April
77May23° · 7.8 h

In May, Požega is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in May
84June27° · 8.8 h

In June, Požega is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in June
72July29° · 9.6 h

In July, Požega is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in July
76August29° · 9.2 h

In August, Požega is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in August
80September24° · 6.5 h

In September, Požega is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in September
78October18° · 5.0 h

In October, Požega is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in October
38November12° · 2.9 h

In November, Požega is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega in November
18December6° · 2.1 h

In December, Požega is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Požega.

Požega 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 Požega

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 (−2°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June 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 18°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan185°−2°2.5 h955
FebruaryFeb218°−1°3.8 h953
MarchMar5313°3°5.1 h1057
AprilApr7719°7°6.4 h1166
MayMay7723°11°7.8 h1388
JuneJun8427°15°8.8 h1174
JulyJul7229°16°9.6 h1070
AugustAug7629°16°9.2 h862
SeptemberSep8024°12°6.5 h1078
OctoberOct7818°7°5.0 h858
NovemberNov3812°3°2.9 h966
DecemberDec186°−1°2.1 h961

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

45.34° N, 17.69° E · 140 m · Europe/Zagreb

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Požega

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

Per year
2,130 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.0 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 45 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Požega, 45 % 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 Požega: 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
787 mm on 118 days
Wettest month
May · 88 mm
Driest month
Feb · 53 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 58 mm

In October, Požega has about 8 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Požega

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 80 min
Olive skin
about 100 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 Požega

How breezy and how cloudy Požega 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
Aug · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Požega typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

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

Year average
58 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 41 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 73 %
OctoberCloud cover 57 %Sunshine 5.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Požega: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Požega

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

Hot days a year
36 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °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 18 °C

In October, Požega 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

Snow
Snow

Snow in Požega

Snow is possible in Požega, 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
11 days
Fresh snow a year
50 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

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

In October, it hardly ever snows in Požega.

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 Požega

Weather for your travel dates

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

Požega 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.

Požega has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    70

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    78

    GoodBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    75

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • 9.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    78

    Good

    • 18 °C by day
    • 5.0 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    18

    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 20 min
Distance
1,500 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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Požega vs Nova Gradiška

In October the holiday weather in Požega and Nova Gradiška is about equally good (score 78 vs 77). During the day it is about as warm in Nova Gradiška as in Požega.

Požega vs Nova Gradiška, in October
in OctoberPožegaNova Gradiška
Holiday weather score7877
Daytime high18°18°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days88
Best timeApr – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberPožega 18°Nova Gradiška 18°
PožegaNova Gradiška
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Croatia in October: the best places

In October, Požega ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Vukovar19°81
  2. 2Sisak21°81
  3. 3Ilok19°81
  4. 4Đakovo19°80
  5. 5Vinkovci19°80
  6. 6Slavonski Brod19°79
  7. 7Virovitica18°79
  8. 8Osijek19°79
  9. 10PožegaThis page18°78
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Frequently asked questions about Požega

When is the best time to visit Požega?

The best time to visit Požega 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 Požega?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.

When does it rain most in Požega?

The wettest month is May with 88 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 53 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Požega get?

Požega gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Požega in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Požega?

A nonstop flight from London to Požega takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,500 km.

Which school holidays are best for Požega?

Požega has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 78, summer holidays 75, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 18.