Plitvice · WinterMonth summary
Plitvice weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 5°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Plitvice in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Plitvice in January: 42% rain, 6.2h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Plitvice in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Winter in Plitvice is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (6.2h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Plitvice averages 5°C, 42% rainy days and 6.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Plitvice in January
Is January a good time to visit Plitvice?
January is not recommended for Plitvice (score 2.9/10). With 42% rainy days and 6.2h of sunshine, consider July (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Plitvice in January?
It's cool with 5°C daytime and -2°C at night. 6.2h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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