Croatia weather in January

In January, popular resorts in Croatia (Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Makarska, Pula) average 9°C by day and 5°C at night, and the sea is about 11°C. On average 90 mm of rain falls during the month.

That is 1°C cooler than in December, and in February days average 10°C.

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

Warmest resorts in Croatia in January

PlaceDayNightSeaRain
Šibenik12°C10°C14°C85 mm
Dubrovnik11°C8°C11°C143 mm
Zadar10°C7°C11°C90 mm
Split9°C5°C8°C91 mm
Pula8°C4°C11°C78 mm
Rovinj8°C4°C11°C78 mm
Makarska6°C0°C8°C93 mm

Croatia weather in other months

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FAQ

Is it warm in Croatia in January?

In January, popular resorts in Croatia (Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Makarska, Pula) average 9°C by day and 5°C at night, and the sea is about 11°C. On average 90 mm of rain falls during the month. It is cool, not a beach month.

What is the sea temperature in Croatia in January?

About 11°C on average. The warmest water is in Šibenik (14°C).

Where is it warmest in Croatia in January?

The warmest place is Šibenik (12°C by day), followed by Dubrovnik (11°C) and Zadar (10°C).

Does it rain in Croatia in January?

On average 90 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.