Plitvice, CroatiaQuick decision
When to visit Plitvice?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–79°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 28°F | 41°F | 42% | 0.2in | 6.2h | 2.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 32°F | 46°F | 41% | 0.2in | 8.0h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 36°F | 52°F | 40% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 43°F | 57°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 50°F | 64°F | 56% | 0.2in | 12.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 73°F | 42% | 0.1in | 14.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 79°F | 34% | 0.1in | 14.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 77°F | 30% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 70°F | 41% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 48°F | 61°F | 33% | 0.2in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 39°F | 50°F | 48% | 0.2in | 6.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 32°F | 43°F | 39% | 0.2in | 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°F, 46% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°F, 35% rainy days, 13.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°F, 41% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 3.5/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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