2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Zadar in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Zadar. Zadar has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 13°C, lows of 6°C, and approximately 18 rainy days per month.

Avg High

13°C

Avg Low

6°C

Rainy days

18days

Daylight

8.9h

Is December a good time to visit Zadar?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:28 AM

Sunset

4:22 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 11°C 2°C 5 Good
February 13°C 5°C 6 Good
March 14°C 5°C 6 Good
April 19°C 7°C 3 Good
May 23°C 14°C 6 Excellent (best)
June 26°C 17°C 10 Excellent (best)
July 30°C 19°C 2 Good
August 32°C 21°C 6 Good
September 27°C 17°C 9 Excellent (best)
October 19°C 11°C 16 Excellent (best)
November 15°C 7°C 4 Good
December 13°C 6°C 18 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

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

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Zadar?

Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Zadar? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Zadar, with average highs of 13°C and around 18 rainy days.

What should I pack for Zadar in December? +

With highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Zadar in December? +

Zadar typically sees around 18 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Zadar in December? +

In December, Zadar gets approximately 8.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Zadar? +

No, December is not peak season in Zadar. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Zadar? +

The best months to visit Zadar 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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