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Sun, sea & sand

Senj at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.0°
Sunshine a year
2,310 h
Rain a year
1,347 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
18 m

Climate in Senj

Senj 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 8 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Senj is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

24

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 13°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 15°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

07:1418:18

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 06:56–07:54 · evening 17:38–18:36
Blue hour
Morning 06:45–06:56 · evening 18:36–18:47

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 Senj in October?

In October, Senj is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Senj.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 3 min07:14 – 18:18
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
58 %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+2Europe/Zagreb

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %31 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

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

Sea temperature in Senj

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

Sea in October19.2°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 17.9 – 20.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.2°8 in 10 years 17.9° – 20.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Senj ranges from 11.3 °C in February to 24.0 °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 22.7 and 25.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan12.3°11.4°13.7°cold
FebruaryFeb11.3°10.1°12.6°cold
MarchMar11.4°10.4°12.5°cold
AprilApr13.2°12.4°14.2°cold
MayMay17.1°16.1°18.4°fresh
JuneJun21.3°20.1°22.7°refreshing
JulyJul23.8°22.8°25.1°pleasant
AugustAug24.0°22.7°25.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep21.7°20.3°23.2°refreshing
OctoberOct19.2°17.9°20.1°fresh
NovemberNov16.7°15.4°17.9°cold
DecemberDec14.1°13.1°15.2°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Senj

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

Per year
2,310 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 47 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Senj, 47 % 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 Senj

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 Senj: 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
1,347 mm on 132 days
Wettest month
Nov · 188 mm
Driest month
Jul · 58 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 145 mm

In October, Senj has about 12 rainy days with 145 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Senj

How breezy and how cloudy Senj 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
16 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Senj typically peaks at 16 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
54 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 35 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 67 %
OctoberCloud cover 58 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Senj: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 Senj

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

Hot days a year
16 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 18 °C

In October, Senj 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 in Senj

Snow is possible in Senj, 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
14 days
Fresh snow a year
53 cm
Snow possible
Nov – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 1 cmChance of snow 6 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Senj.

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.

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Senj

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (20°). 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.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 18°Night 12°Sea 19°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan98°2°12.3°3.4 h13121
FebruaryFeb169°2°11.3°4.8 h11110
MarchMar1912°5°11.4°5.9 h11100
AprilApr2116°9°13.2°6.6 h1297
MayMay3320°13°17.1°8.1 h12106
JuneJun8325°17°21.3°9.2 h962
JulyJul9428°20°23.8°10.0 h758
AugustAug9528°20°24.0°9.6 h870
SeptemberSep6123°15°21.7°6.8 h11143
OctoberOct2418°12°19.2°5.2 h12145
NovemberNov713°8°16.7°3.2 h14188
DecemberDec79°4°14.1°3.0 h13150

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

44.99° N, 14.91° E · 18 m · Europe/Zagreb

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Senj

The best time to visit Senj 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 in April and from June to October. Rain is most frequent in May and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 188 mm.

Senj through the seasons

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

Senj in spring

Mar – May

24

Poor

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

Senj in summer

Jun – Aug

91

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Senj in autumn

Sep – Nov

31

Poor

  • 13–23 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Senj in winter

Dec – Feb

11

Poor

  • 8–9 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Senj 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 Senj

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

vs.

August has the better holiday weather in Senj: score 95 against 24. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs. August, Senj
MonthOctoberAugust
Weather score2495better
Day high18°28°
Night low12°20°
Sea19.2°24.0°
Sunshine5.2 h9.6 hbetter
Rainy days128better
Rainfall145 mm70 mmbetter
Muggy days0better10

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, Jun – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May, Nov – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Senj month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January8° · Sea 12° · 3 h

In January, Senj is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in January
16February9° · Sea 11° · 5 h

In February, Senj is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 110 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in February
19March12° · Sea 11° · 6 h

In March, Senj is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in March
21April16° · Sea 13° · 7 h

In April, Senj is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in April
33May20° · Sea 17° · 8 h

In May, Senj is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in May
83June25° · Sea 21° · 9 h

In June, Senj is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in June
94July28° · Sea 24° · 10 h

In July, Senj is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in July
95August28° · Sea 24° · 10 h

In August, Senj is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °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 70 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in August
61September23° · Sea 22° · 7 h

In September, Senj is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 143 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in September
24October18° · Sea 19° · 5 h

In October, Senj is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in October
7November13° · Sea 17° · 3 h

In November, Senj is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 188 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in November
7December9° · Sea 14° · 3 h

In December, Senj is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 150 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Senj.

Senj in December
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Senj vs. Krk

In October the holiday weather in Senj and Krk is about equally good (score 24 vs. 24). During the day it is about as warm in Krk as in Senj. The sea is about equally warm.

Senj vs. Krk, in October
in OctoberSenjKrk
Holiday score2424
Daytime high18°18°
Sea19°19°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeJun – AugJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberSenj 18°Krk 18°
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Ranking

Croatia in October: the best places

In October, Senj ranks 24 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. 24SenjThis page18°19°24
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Planning a trip to Senj

Weather for your travel dates

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

Senj 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.

Senj has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    20

    Poor

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

    May – Jun

    43

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    95

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 9.7 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    24

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 3.2 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 5 min
Distance
1,340 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 Senj

When is the best time to visit Senj?

The best time to visit Senj 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 Senj?

The sea temperature in Senj ranges from 11.3 °C in February to 24.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Senj in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.2 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Senj?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.

When does it rain most in Senj?

Rain is most frequent in May and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 188 mm. The driest month is July with 58 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Senj get?

Senj gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Senj in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Senj?

A nonstop flight from London to Senj takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,340 km.

Which school holidays are best for Senj?

Senj has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 43, Summer holidays 95, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 8.

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