2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Plitvice Lakes in April

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

April is a good time to visit Plitvice Lakes. Plitvice Lakes has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 16°C, lows of 4°C, and approximately 4 rainy days per month.

Avg High

16°C

Avg Low

4°C

Rainy days

4days

Daylight

13.5h

Is April a good time to visit Plitvice Lakes?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:14 AM

Sunset

7:42 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
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

What to Pack for April

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is April a good time to visit Plitvice Lakes? +

April is typically Good for visiting Plitvice Lakes, with average highs of 16°C and around 4 rainy days.

What should I pack for Plitvice Lakes in April? +

With highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Plitvice Lakes in April? +

Plitvice Lakes typically sees around 4 rainy days in April.

How many hours of daylight are there in Plitvice Lakes in April? +

In April, Plitvice Lakes gets approximately 13.5 hours of daylight per day.

Is April peak season in Plitvice Lakes? +

No, April is not peak season in Plitvice Lakes. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Plitvice Lakes? +

The best months to visit Plitvice Lakes are May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Zagreb)

Last Updated: January 2026

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