Best time to visit Zadar
Go inMay–September
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Watch the sunset by the Sea Organ.
See Zadar on the globeZadar month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 10°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 11°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Mixed | 14°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Mixed | 18°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Good | 22°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| June | Good | 26°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| July | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| August | Good | 29°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| September | Good | 25°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| October | Good | 20°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Mixed | 15°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 11°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Good to know
- Flights to Zadar are usually cheapest in November–March. The catch: November–March are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in May–September, so book early.
Zadar’s Sea Organ plays music made by the waves.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Zadar?
The best time to visit Zadar is May–September. Watch the sunset by the Sea Organ.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Zadar?
Flights are usually cheapest in November–March, when demand is lowest.
When is Zadar busiest?
Zadar is busiest in May–September.
What is the weather like in Zadar?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C, and January the coolest at 10°C. The wettest period is October–April.
More places in Croatia
- Dubrovnik best in Jul–Aug
- Zagreb best in Apr and Aug–Oct
- Split best in May–Sep
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