Plitvice Lakes: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Plitvice Lakes. Best time to visit: May, June, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Plitvice Lakes has a moderate climate with average yearly highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, and approximately 11 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Plitvice Lakes is during May, June, September, October, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 6°C | -2°C | 7 | Good |
| February | 10°C | 1°C | 11 | Good |
| March | 10°C | 1°C | 14 | Wet |
| April | 16°C | 4°C | 4 | Good |
| May | 18°C | 8°C | 19 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 21°C | 12°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 24°C | 14°C | 11 | Good |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 13 | Wet |
| September | 20°C | 11°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 15°C | 8°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 9°C | 2°C | 8 | Good |
| December | 6°C | 1°C | 14 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 7°C
Low: 0°C
Rainy days: 11 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 15°C
Low: 4°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 24°C
Low: 14°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 15°C
Low: 7°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 6°C | -2°C | 7 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 10°C | 1°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| March | 10°C | 1°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 16°C | 4°C | 4 | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 18°C | 8°C | 19 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 21°C | 12°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July | 24°C | 14°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| September (best) | 20°C | 11°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 15°C | 8°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 9°C | 2°C | 8 | Good | View Details → |
| December | 6°C | 1°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Plitvice Lakes have?
Plitvice Lakes has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 15°C (highs) and 6°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Plitvice Lakes?
The best time to visit Plitvice Lakes is during May, June, September, October, when temperatures average around 18°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Plitvice Lakes?
The hottest month in Plitvice Lakes is August with average highs of 26°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of -2°C.
When is the rainy season in Plitvice Lakes?
Plitvice Lakes sees the most rain in May (19 rainy days), while April is the driest month (4 rainy days).
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