Pula at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,710 h
- Rain a year
- 1,356 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Pula
Pula 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 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Pula is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
What is the weather like in Pula in October?
In October, Pula 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 Pula.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:18 – 18:22
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- 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 %52 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Pula
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.6 – 20.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pula 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.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12.2° | 11.3° | 13.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 11.1° | 9.7° | 12.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 11.2° | 10.1° | 12.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 13.3° | 12.4° | 14.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.3° | 16.3° | 18.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.9° | 20.7° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.6° | 23.6° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.2° | 24.1° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.8° | 21.6° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.8° | 18.6° | 20.6° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 17.1° | 15.8° | 18.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 14.3° | 13.3° | 15.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Pula
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Pula, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Pula
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 in Pula: 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.
In October, Pula has about 13 rainy days with 167 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 9° | 6° | 12.2° | 4.7 h | 11 | 108 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 10° | 6° | 11.1° | 6.0 h | 10 | 102 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 12° | 8° | 11.2° | 7.3 h | 11 | 96 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 16° | 11° | 13.3° | 8.0 h | 10 | 88 |
| MayMay | 38 | 20° | 15° | 17.3° | 8.8 h | 10 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 25° | 20° | 21.9° | 10.2 h | 7 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 27° | 22° | 24.6° | 10.7 h | 7 | 59 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 27° | 22° | 25.2° | 10.2 h | 8 | 78 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 23° | 18° | 22.8° | 7.7 h | 10 | 166 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | 19° | 15° | 19.8° | 6.1 h | 13 | 167 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 14° | 11° | 17.1° | 4.7 h | 14 | 199 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 11° | 7° | 14.3° | 4.4 h | 12 | 137 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
44.87° N, 13.85° E · 11 m · Europe/Zagreb
Best time to visit Pula
The best time to visit Pula 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.
Pula through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pula in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 12–20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Pula in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Pula in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 14–23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Pula in winter
Dec – Feb
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 Pula for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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
Pula month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January9° · Sea 12° · 5 h
In January, Pula 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 5 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 Pula.
Pula in January21February10° · Sea 11° · 6 h
In February, Pula 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 Pula.
Pula in February25March12° · Sea 11° · 7 h
In March, Pula 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 Pula.
Pula in March28April16° · Sea 13° · 8 h
In April, Pula 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 8 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 Pula.
Pula in April38May20° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In May, Pula 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 Pula.
Pula in May86June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Pula 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 Pula.
Pula in June96July27° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Pula 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 Pula.
Pula in July95August27° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Pula 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 Pula.
Pula in August70September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Pula 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 Pula.
Pula in September27October19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In October, Pula 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 Pula.
Pula in October11November14° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In November, Pula 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 5 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 Pula.
Pula in November14December11° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In December, Pula 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 Pula.
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Pula vs. Rovinj
In October the holiday weather in Pula and Rovinj is about equally good (score 27 vs. 27). During the day it is about as warm in Rovinj as in Pula. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Pula | Rovinj |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 27 | 27 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Pula
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,290 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Pula
When is the best time to visit Pula?
The best time to visit Pula 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 Pula?
The sea temperature in Pula 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 Pula 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 Pula?
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 Pula?
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 Pula get?
Pula gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Pula in?
Pula uses the time zone Europe/Zagreb: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Pula?
A nonstop flight from London to Pula takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,290 km.
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