Croatia weather in December

In December, popular resorts in Croatia (Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Makarska, Pula) average 11°C by day and 6°C at night, and the sea is about 13°C. On average 108 mm of rain falls during the month.

That is 4°C cooler than in November, and in January days average 9°C.

It is cool, not a beach month. The sea is cold.

Warmest resorts in Croatia in December

PlaceDayNightSeaRain
Šibenik14°C11°C16°C107 mm
Dubrovnik12°C9°C13°C159 mm
Zadar12°C9°C13°C108 mm
Split11°C6°C10°C116 mm
Pula9°C5°C13°C103 mm
Rovinj9°C5°C13°C103 mm
Makarska7°C1°C10°C117 mm

Croatia weather in other months

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FAQ

Is it warm in Croatia in December?

In December, popular resorts in Croatia (Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Makarska, Pula) average 11°C by day and 6°C at night, and the sea is about 13°C. On average 108 mm of rain falls during the month. It is cool, not a beach month.

What is the sea temperature in Croatia in December?

About 13°C on average. The warmest water is in Šibenik (16°C).

Where is it warmest in Croatia in December?

The warmest place is Šibenik (14°C by day), followed by Dubrovnik (12°C) and Zadar (12°C).

Does it rain in Croatia in December?

On average 108 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.

Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.