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Vrsar

Sun, sea & sand

Vrsar at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 27°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.8°
Sunshine a year
2,550 h
Rain a year
1,090 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
15 m

Climate in Vrsar

Vrsar 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 2,550 hours of sunshine a year, Vrsar is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

29

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

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

07:2018:23

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 07:02–08:00 · evening 17:43–18:41
Blue hour
Morning 06:50–07:02 · evening 18:41–18:52

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 Vrsar in October?

In October, Vrsar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °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 11 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vrsar.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 3 min07:20 – 18:23
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
54 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
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 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %49 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Vrsar

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

Sea in October19.8°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.6 – 20.7 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.8°8 in 10 years 18.6° – 20.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Vrsar ranges from 10.4 °C in February to 25.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

From September 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 24.5 and 27.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan11.7°10.7°13.1°cold
FebruaryFeb10.4°9.0°11.7°cold
MarchMar10.6°9.3°12.1°cold
AprilApr13.2°12.1°14.4°cold
MayMay17.7°16.4°19.4°fresh
JuneJun22.5°21.2°23.7°refreshing
JulyJul25.2°23.7°26.4°pleasant
AugustAug25.8°24.5°27.2°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.2°22.0°24.6°pleasant
OctoberOct19.8°18.6°20.7°fresh
NovemberNov16.9°15.5°18.4°cold
DecemberDec14.0°12.8°15.4°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Vrsar

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

Per year
2,550 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 53 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Vrsar, 53 % 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 Vrsar

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 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 Vrsar: 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
1,090 mm on 117 days
Wettest month
Nov · 139 mm
Driest month
Jul · 57 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 118 mm

In October, Vrsar has about 11 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Vrsar

How breezy and how cloudy Vrsar 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
15 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Vrsar 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
51 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 37 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 62 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Vrsar: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Vrsar

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

Hot days a year
11 days
Hottest month
Aug · 27 °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, Vrsar 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

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Vrsar

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 (4°), the warmest in August (22°). 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) from May to 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 41 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 18°Night 14°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan189°4°11.7°4.6 h975
FebruaryFeb239°4°10.4°5.9 h977
MarchMar2512°7°10.6°6.7 h976
AprilApr2416°10°13.2°7.1 h1184
MayMay3720°15°17.7°8.6 h1294
JuneJun8725°19°22.5°9.3 h965
JulyJul9427°21°25.2°10.3 h857
AugustAug9427°22°25.8°9.7 h877
SeptemberSep7123°18°23.2°7.4 h10130
OctoberOct2918°14°19.8°5.8 h11118
NovemberNov1214°10°16.9°4.2 h12139
DecemberDec1610°6°14.0°4.1 h1099

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

45.15° N, 13.61° E · 15 m · Europe/Zagreb

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Vrsar

The best time to visit Vrsar 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 October. The wettest month is November with 139 mm of precipitation.

Vrsar through the seasons

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

Vrsar in spring

Mar – May

29

Poor

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

Vrsar in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 25–27 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Vrsar in autumn

Sep – Nov

37

Poor

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Vrsar in winter

Dec – Feb

19

Poor

  • 9–10 °C by day
  • Sea 12 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

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 Vrsar: score 94 against 29. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Vrsar
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score2994better
Day high18°27°
Night low14°21°
Sea19.8°25.2°
Sunshine5.8 h10.3 hbetter
Rainy days118better
Rainfall118 mm57 mmbetter
Muggy days0better14

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 – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov

12 or more rainy days

Vrsar month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January9° · Sea 12° · 5 h

In January, Vrsar is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in January
23February9° · Sea 10° · 6 h

In February, Vrsar is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in February
25March12° · Sea 11° · 7 h

In March, Vrsar is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in March
24April16° · Sea 13° · 7 h

In April, Vrsar is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in April
37May20° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Vrsar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in May
87June25° · Sea 23° · 9 h

In June, Vrsar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °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 65 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in June
94July27° · Sea 25° · 10 h

In July, Vrsar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 57 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in July
94August27° · Sea 26° · 10 h

In August, Vrsar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °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 77 mm. On about 6 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 Vrsar.

Vrsar in August
71September23° · Sea 23° · 7 h

In September, Vrsar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in September
29October18° · Sea 20° · 6 h

In October, Vrsar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °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 11 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in October
12November14° · Sea 17° · 4 h

In November, Vrsar is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in November
16December10° · Sea 14° · 4 h

In December, Vrsar is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vrsar.

Vrsar in December
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Vrsar vs. Rovinj

In October the holiday weather in Vrsar and Rovinj is about equally good (score 29 vs. 27). During the day Rovinj is 1 °C warmer than Vrsar. The sea is about equally warm.

Vrsar vs. Rovinj, in October
in OctoberVrsarRovinj
Holiday score2927
Daytime high18°19°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1113
Best timeJun – AugJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberVrsar 18°Rovinj 19°
VrsarRovinj
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Ranking

Croatia in October: the best places

In October, Vrsar ranks 16 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. 16VrsarThis page18°20°29
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Planning a trip to Vrsar

Weather for your travel dates

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

Vrsar 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.

Vrsar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    24

    Poor

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

    May – Jun

    47

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    94

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 9.9 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    29

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h
Distance
1,250 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 Vrsar

When is the best time to visit Vrsar?

The best time to visit Vrsar 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 Vrsar?

The sea temperature in Vrsar ranges from 10.4 °C in February to 25.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Vrsar 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 Vrsar?

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 Vrsar?

The wettest month is November with 139 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 57 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Vrsar get?

Vrsar gets around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Vrsar in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Vrsar?

A nonstop flight from London to Vrsar takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,250 km.

Which school holidays are best for Vrsar?

Vrsar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 47, Summer holidays 94, October half-term 29, Christmas holidays 17.

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