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Croatia weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Croatia in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Croatia averages 12°C by day and 5°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

January in Croatia averages a daytime high of 12°C and an overnight low of 5°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Croatia sees roughly 1470 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Croatia forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Croatia weather by month

what to expect in Croatia through the year

Here is Croatia's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Croatia by season.

Jan
12°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
13°
Cool
Mar
16°
Mild
Apr
18°
10°
Mild
May
23°
15°
Warm
Jun
28°
19°
Warm
Jul
32°
23°
Hot
Aug
32°
23°
Hot
Sep
27°
18°
Warm
Oct
23°
15°
Warm
Nov
16°
Mild
Dec
13°
Cool

Common questions

How warm is Croatia in January?
Croatia averages a daytime high of 12°C in January, with overnight lows around 5°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Croatia?
The most comfortable time to visit Croatia is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 24-33°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Croatia in January?
January is the wettest month of the year in Croatia, out of roughly 1470 mm of precipitation across the year.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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