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Starigrad weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Starigrad at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 32°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.7°
Sunshine a year
2,620 h
Rain a year
1,089 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
6 m

Climate in Starigrad

Starigrad has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year, Starigrad is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Starigrad

The best time to visit Starigrad is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 153 mm of precipitation.

Starigrad through the seasons

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

Starigrad in spring

Mar – May

38

Poor

  • 15–24 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7.7 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Starigrad in summer

Jun – Aug

93

Excellent

  • 29–32 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 10.8 h of sun a day
  • 17 rainy days in all

Starigrad in autumn

Sep – Nov

46

Fair

  • 15–26 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Starigrad in winter

Dec – Feb

15

Poor

  • 10–11 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 4.2 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – May, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Starigrad for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

41

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

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

07:1118:16

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 06:54–07:51 · evening 17:37–18:34
Blue hour
Morning 06:42–06:54 · evening 18:34–18:45

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 Starigrad compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 19°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°18°
Night-time low13°9°
Sea21°19°
Daylight11.8 h10.3 h

What is the weather like in Starigrad in October?

In October, Starigrad is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Starigrad.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 5 min07:11 – 18:16
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
48 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %25 %
  • Seaweight 25 %43 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %56 %

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

Compare two months in Starigrad

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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July has the better holiday weather in Starigrad: score 97 against 41. In July, days are 11 °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, Starigrad
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score4197better
Daytime high21°32°
Night-time low11°20°
Sea20.0°24.4°
Sunshine6.2 h11.4 hbetter
Rainy days105better
Rainfall113 mm35 mmbetter
Muggy days0better8

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Starigrad month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

13January10° · Sea 14° · 3.9 h

In January, Starigrad is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in January
20February11° · Sea 12° · 5.3 h

In February, Starigrad is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in February
23March15° · Sea 12° · 6.5 h

In March, Starigrad is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in March
28April19° · Sea 14° · 7.5 h

In April, Starigrad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in April
63May24° · Sea 18° · 9.0 h

In May, Starigrad is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in May
88June29° · Sea 22° · 10.1 h

In June, Starigrad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in June
97July32° · Sea 24° · 11.4 h

In July, Starigrad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in July
93August32° · Sea 25° · 10.8 h

In August, Starigrad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in August
86September26° · Sea 23° · 7.9 h

In September, Starigrad is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in September
41October21° · Sea 20° · 6.2 h

In October, Starigrad is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in October
12November15° · Sea 18° · 3.9 h

In November, Starigrad is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 153 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in November
11December10° · Sea 15° · 3.5 h

In December, Starigrad is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Starigrad.

Starigrad in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Starigrad

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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from August to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 11°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1310°1°13.5°3.9 h1196
FebruaryFeb2011°2°12.4°5.3 h994
MarchMar2315°5°12.4°6.5 h1086
AprilApr2819°9°14.0°7.5 h1187
MayMay6324°14°17.6°9.0 h1089
JuneJun8829°17°21.8°10.1 h748
JulyJul9732°20°24.4°11.4 h535
AugustAug9332°19°24.7°10.8 h658
SeptemberSep8626°15°22.6°7.9 h8114
OctoberOct4121°11°20.0°6.2 h10113
NovemberNov1215°7°17.6°3.9 h13153
DecemberDec1110°3°15.3°3.5 h11117

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

44.30° N, 15.44° E · 6 m · Europe/Zagreb

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Starigrad

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

Sea in October20.0°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.0 – 21.0 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.0°8 in 10 years 19.0° – 21.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Starigrad ranges from 12.4 °C in February to 24.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From November 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 26.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.5°12.6°15.0°cold
FebruaryFeb12.4°11.2°13.7°cold
MarchMar12.4°11.5°13.4°cold
AprilApr14.0°13.1°14.9°cold
MayMay17.6°16.5°18.8°fresh
JuneJun21.8°20.5°22.9°refreshing
JulyJul24.4°23.3°25.6°pleasant
AugustAug24.7°23.4°26.2°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.6°21.6°24.2°refreshing
OctoberOct20.0°19.0°21.0°refreshing
NovemberNov17.6°16.4°18.7°fresh
DecemberDec15.3°14.2°16.3°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Starigrad

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

Per year
2,620 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Starigrad, 56 % 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 in Starigrad: 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
1,089 mm on 111 days
Wettest month
Nov · 153 mm
Driest month
Jul · 35 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 113 mm

In October, Starigrad has about 10 rainy days with 113 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Starigrad

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 55 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 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 and clouds in Starigrad

How breezy and how cloudy Starigrad 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
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Starigrad typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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
45 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 25 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 58 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Starigrad: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Starigrad

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

Hot days a year
60 days
Hottest month
Aug · 32 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 21 °C

In October, Starigrad has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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

Planning a trip to Starigrad

Weather for your travel dates

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

Starigrad 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.

Starigrad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    26

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    68

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    94

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 11.0 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    41

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.2 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 14 °C
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 15 min
Distance
1,420 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.

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Starigrad vs Nin

In October the holiday weather in Starigrad and Nin is about equally good (score 41 vs 38). During the day Nin is 1 °C cooler than Starigrad. The sea is about equally warm.

Starigrad vs Nin, in October
in OctoberStarigradNin
Holiday weather score4138
Daytime high21°20°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberStarigrad 21°Nin 20°
StarigradNin
Go to Nin
Ranking

Croatia in October: the best places

In October, Starigrad ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Knin20°78
  2. 2Gospić17°73
  3. 3Karlovac18°73
  4. 4Slunj17°72
  5. 5Trogir22°21°52
  6. 6Split21°21°48
  7. 7Milna21°21°48
  8. 8Supetar21°21°48
  9. 14StarigradThis page21°20°41
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Frequently asked questions about Starigrad

When is the best time to visit Starigrad?

The best time to visit Starigrad is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Starigrad?

The sea temperature in Starigrad ranges from 12.4 °C in February to 24.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Starigrad in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Starigrad?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.

When does it rain most in Starigrad?

The wettest month is November with 153 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 35 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Starigrad get?

Starigrad gets around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Starigrad in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Starigrad?

A nonstop flight from London to Starigrad takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,420 km.

Which school holidays are best for Starigrad?

Starigrad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 68, summer holidays 94, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 12.