Plitvice, CroatiaQuick decision
When to visit Plitvice?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–26°C in July
🌧 Least rain
34% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (42%)
📅 Best score
8.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Hiking & LakesApril–May or September–October — waterfalls at peak flow, autumn colours.
PhotographyApril–May — turquoise reflections, lush greenery, morning light.
WildlifeMay–October — deer, bears (rare), birds and butterflies.
Monthly climate data
Plitvice weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | -2°C | 5°C | 42% | 3.9 | 6.2h | 2.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 41% | 4.3 | 8.0h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 40% | 4.0 | 10.0h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 6°C | 14°C | 42% | 3.4 | 11.8h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 10°C | 18°C | 56% | 5.9 | 12.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 23°C | 42% | 3.4 | 14.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 34% | 3.5 | 14.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 25°C | 30% | 2.7 | 12.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 41% | 4.2 | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 16°C | 33% | 3.9 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 10°C | 48% | 5.1 | 6.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 0°C | 6°C | 39% | 4.0 | 6.0h | 3.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 46% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°C, 35% rainy days, 13.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 41% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 41% rainy days, 6.7h sunshine/day. Score: 3.5/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 34% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.5/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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