AI-generatedZadar at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,520 h
- Rain a year
- 1,089 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Zadar
Zadar has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year, Zadar is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:1218:17
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Zadar in October?
In October, Zadar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 113 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zadar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:12 – 18:17
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 48 %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 %8 %
- Seaweight 25 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Zadar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.5 – 21.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Zadar ranges from 13.2 °C in February to 25.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
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 24.4 and 26.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.2° | 13.3° | 15.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.2° | 12.4° | 14.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.2° | 12.4° | 14.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.5° | 13.7° | 15.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.8° | 16.7° | 19.0° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.0° | 20.7° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.8° | 23.7° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.5° | 24.4° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.4° | 22.3° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.5° | 19.5° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.4° | 17.2° | 19.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.1° | 15.0° | 17.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Zadar
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 5.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Zadar, 51 % 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 Zadar
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 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 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 Zadar: 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, Zadar has about 10 rainy days with 113 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 | 14 | 9° | 2° | 14.2° | 4.1 h | 11 | 96 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 10° | 3° | 13.2° | 5.2 h | 9 | 94 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 14° | 5° | 13.2° | 6.5 h | 10 | 86 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 18° | 9° | 14.5° | 7.5 h | 11 | 87 |
| MayMay | 50 | 22° | 14° | 17.8° | 8.4 h | 10 | 89 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 27° | 18° | 22.0° | 9.8 h | 7 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 30° | 20° | 24.8° | 10.4 h | 5 | 35 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 30° | 20° | 25.5° | 9.9 h | 6 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 24° | 16° | 23.4° | 7.2 h | 8 | 114 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 20° | 12° | 20.5° | 5.7 h | 10 | 113 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 15° | 8° | 18.4° | 4.1 h | 13 | 153 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 10° | 4° | 16.1° | 3.8 h | 11 | 117 |
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)
44.12° N, 15.23° E · 2 m · Europe/Zagreb
Best time to visit Zadar
The best time to visit Zadar 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. The wettest month is November with 153 mm of precipitation.
Zadar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zadar in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Zadar in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Zadar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Zadar in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Zadar 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 – 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
12 or more rainy days
Zadar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January9° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Zadar is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine 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 Zadar.
Zadar in January20February10° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In February, Zadar is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 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 Zadar.
Zadar in February23March14° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In March, Zadar is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °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 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zadar.
Zadar in March25April18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Zadar is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 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 Zadar.
Zadar in April50May22° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In May, Zadar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Zadar.
Zadar in May89June27° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Zadar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °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 48 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Zadar.
Zadar in June99July30° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In July, Zadar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Zadar.
Zadar in July97August30° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Zadar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Zadar.
Zadar in August82September24° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In September, Zadar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 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 Zadar.
Zadar in September36October20° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Zadar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 113 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zadar.
Zadar in October16November15° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In November, Zadar is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine 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 Zadar.
Zadar in November12December10° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Zadar is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °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 117 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zadar.
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Zadar vs. Split
In October the holiday weather in Zadar and Split is about equally good (score 36 vs. 37). During the day Split is 1 °C cooler than Zadar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Zadar | Split |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 36 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Zadar
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,420 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 Zadar
When is the best time to visit Zadar?
The best time to visit Zadar 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 Zadar?
The sea temperature in Zadar ranges from 13.2 °C in February to 25.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Zadar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Zadar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Zadar?
The wettest month is November with 153 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zadar get?
Zadar gets around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Zadar in?
Zadar uses the time zone Europe/Zagreb: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Zadar?
A nonstop flight from London to Zadar takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,420 km.
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