AI-generatedŠibenik at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,560 h
- Rain a year
- 1,015 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Šibenik
Šibenik has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year, Šibenik is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:0918:15
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 06:51–07:48 · evening 17:36–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:40–06:51 · evening 18:33–18:44
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 Šibenik in October?
In October, Šibenik is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Šibenik.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:09 – 18:15
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zagreb
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %10 %
- Seaweight 25 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %59 %
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
Sea temperature in Šibenik
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.6 – 21.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Šibenik ranges from 13.5 °C in February to 24.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 23.4 and 26.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.3° | 13.3° | 15.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.5° | 12.8° | 14.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.5° | 12.8° | 14.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.7° | 13.9° | 15.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.9° | 16.9° | 18.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.8° | 20.8° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.2° | 23.2° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.6° | 23.4° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.6° | 21.0° | 24.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 20.5° | 19.6° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.5° | 17.2° | 19.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.2° | 15.0° | 17.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Šibenik
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 Šibenik, 55 % 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.
UV index in Šibenik
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 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 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 Šibenik: 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, Šibenik has about 10 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Šibenik
How breezy and how cloudy Šibenik 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.
In October, the wind in Šibenik 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: Sep – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Šibenik: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 and humidity in Šibenik
How often the day gets hot in Šibenik (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Šibenik has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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.
Nights and sleep in Šibenik
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 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), 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 37 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 12 | 10° | 5° | 14.3° | 3.7 h | 11 | 109 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 11° | 5° | 13.5° | 4.8 h | 9 | 89 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 14° | 7° | 13.5° | 6.1 h | 9 | 85 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 17° | 10° | 14.7° | 7.2 h | 10 | 76 |
| MayMay | 50 | 21° | 14° | 17.9° | 8.8 h | 8 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 26° | 19° | 21.8° | 10.3 h | 5 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 21° | 24.2° | 11.3 h | 3 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 21° | 24.6° | 10.6 h | 4 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 24° | 17° | 22.6° | 8.0 h | 7 | 89 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 20° | 14° | 20.5° | 6.1 h | 10 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 15° | 10° | 18.5° | 3.8 h | 14 | 187 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 11° | 6° | 16.2° | 3.2 h | 13 | 136 |
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
43.73° N, 15.89° E · 16 m · Europe/Zagreb
Best time to visit Šibenik
The best time to visit Šibenik 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 June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 187 mm.
Šibenik through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Šibenik in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–21 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Šibenik in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Šibenik in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Šibenik in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 15 °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 Šibenik for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Šibenik
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Šibenik: score 100 against 38. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 38 | 100better |
| Day high | 20° | 29° |
| Night low | 14° | 21° |
| Sea | 20.5° | 24.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 11.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 18 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 12 |
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 – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Šibenik month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January10° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Šibenik is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in January18February11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Šibenik is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in February23March14° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Šibenik is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in March26April17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Šibenik is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °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 76 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in April50May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Šibenik is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in May91June26° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Šibenik is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in June100July29° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Šibenik is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in July100August29° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In August, Šibenik is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in August81September24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Šibenik is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in September38October20° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Šibenik is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in October14November15° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In November, Šibenik is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 187 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Šibenik.
Šibenik in November8December11° · Sea 16° · 3 h
In December, Šibenik is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °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 136 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Šibenik.
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Šibenik vs. Trogir
In October the holiday weather in Šibenik and Trogir is about equally good (score 38 vs. 42). During the day it is about as warm in Trogir as in Šibenik. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Šibenik | Trogir |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 38 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Croatia in October: the best places
In October, Šibenik ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Knin19°78
- 2Motovun17°70
- 3Karlovac17°68
- 4Zagreb17°68
- 5Trogir20°21°42
- 6Vis20°21°42
- 7Dubrovnik20°21°40
- 8Makarska20°21°39
- 9ŠibenikThis page20°21°38
Planning a trip to Šibenik
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Šibenik 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.
Šibenik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.5 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 20 min
- Distance
- 1,490 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 Šibenik
When is the best time to visit Šibenik?
The best time to visit Šibenik 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 Šibenik?
The sea temperature in Šibenik ranges from 13.5 °C in February to 24.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Šibenik in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Šibenik?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Šibenik?
Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 187 mm. The driest month is July with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Šibenik get?
Šibenik gets around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Šibenik in?
Šibenik uses the time zone Europe/Zagreb: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Šibenik?
A nonstop flight from London to Šibenik takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Šibenik?
Šibenik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 10.
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