Geographical location
According to abbreviationfinder, Zadar is located in the south of Croatia on the Adriatic Sea and is considered the gateway to the Dalmatia region. Around 80,000 inhabitants live on an area of 194 square kilometers in the urban area, which also includes a total of 14 village settlements.
Zadar has been well developed for tourism for many decades. In addition to the attractive coastal location on the Adriatic Sea and the large port, the historic old town with its four city gates is particularly attractive for holidaymakers from all over Europe.
The region is also known for the excellent Dalmatian cuisine and a varied, very sophisticated nightlife. From Frankfurt, Zadar can usually be reached with a stopover in around four hours of flight time.
Climate in Zadar
In Zadar you will find a moderate continental climate, which is characterized by mild winters and warm summers. The year begins with temperatures of around 11 ° C during the day and a fresh 4 degrees at night. The precipitation in January can reach values of up to 73 millimeters. From May the temperatures rise to over 20 degrees and reach their peak in July and August with an average of 28 ° C.
Precipitation decreases significantly with rising temperatures, so the amount of rain in July is only 30 millimeters with around five rainy days. With the beginning of autumn, rainfall increases to up to 107 millimeters in October. These remain at around this value until the end of the year and are spread over up to 11 rainy days.
When to go to Zadar
The best time to travel to Zadar is from June to September. The low rainfall and the pleasant temperatures of up to 28 ° C create a great holiday atmosphere. Both cultural travelers and beach holidaymakers get their money’s worth here. Water temperatures of up to 25 degrees offer the best conditions for jumping into the sea or for extensive diving tours.
In the spring months, city travelers can already find good conditions. Unfortunately, a beach holiday is not yet possible here when the water temperature is less than 18 degrees. The winter months are rather unsuitable for traveling, the increased precipitation values and also the falling temperatures spoil the holiday feeling.
Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 11 ° C | 11 ° C | 14 ° C | 17 ° C | 21 ° C | 25 ° C | 28 ° C | 28 ° C | 24 ° C | 20 ° C | 15 ° C | 12 ° C |
| Night temperature | 4 ° C | 4 ° C | 6 ° C | 9 ° C | 14 ° C | 17 ° C | 19 ° C | 19 ° C | 16 ° C | 13 ° C | 8 ° C | 6 ° C |
| Water temperature | 13 ° C | 13 ° C | 13 ° C | 15 ° C | 18 ° C | 22 ° C | 25 ° C | 25 ° C | 24 ° C | 20 ° C | 18 ° C | 16 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 73 | 63 | 64 | 70 | 65 | 54 | 30 | 50 | 104 | 107 | 106 | 95 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Hours of sunshine | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunrise | 7:30 | 7:00 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 5:35 | 5:15 | 5:30 | 6:00 | 6:35 | 7:15 | 6:55 | 7:25 |
| Sunset | 16:45 | 17:25 | 18:05 | 19:40 | 20:20 | 8:45 pm | 20:40 | 20:05 | 19:10 | 18:15 | 16:35 | 16:20 |
Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 15 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is July (23.9 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 7.3 ° C. The maximum water temperature is 25 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. The months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November have a water temperature of at least 17 ° C. Bathing is then possible to a limited extent. The months of June, July, August and September have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 879 mm on 107 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. There is no rainy season, i.e. months with more than 175 mm of precipitation. In the months of January and February snowfall is possible.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day. On average over the year, the sun shines an average of 7 hours a day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.
Highlights and attractions
Zadar has a lot of attractions to offer. The sea organ near the harbor is one of the city’s landmarks, and the pleasant sounds of the sea invite you to relax in the sun. Cultural attractions can be found above all in the impressive old town, in which the historic city gates from the Middle Ages as well as the remains of numerous Roman buildings can still be found today.
Travel guides also like to refer to Zadar as a large open-air museum, as a walk through the city is like traveling back in time and is full of exciting details. Romantic bathing bays and beaches ensure perfect holiday enjoyment in summer, the pebble beaches Kolovare, Diklo and Borik are particularly popular. Exciting excursion destinations in the area include the white city of Biograd and the Paklenica, Krka and Kornati national parks.
Zadar weather in March, April and May
Average daily temperatures between 14 ° C and 21 ° C can be expected over the next three months. In Zadar, it gets warmest in May, while March is noticeably cooler.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 13-18 ° C.
In March, at about 9 days expected precipitation in April at about 10 days in May at about 10 days.
In the period from March to May , the sun shines an average of 6 to 9 hours a day. The sunniest weather in Zadar is in May, but with less sun you will have to get by in March.
