Croatia · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonCroatia · Europe
Max Temp · August
32°
at night 22° · avg 27°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 10 h/day
- Rain Days
- 3 days
- Water Temp
- 25°
above average
35 mm · very dry
pleasantly warm
In Croatia, August is 20°C warmer than the coolest month (January).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 12° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 24° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 27° | 22° | 17° | 14° |
MINMIN | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 4h | 5h | 7h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 7h | 6h | 4h | 4h |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 8d96mm | 7d92mm | 7d84mm | 6d65mm | 6d72mm | 4d60mm | 2d27mm | 3d35mm | 5d88mm | 5d95mm | 9d149mm | 8d130mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Croatia — with 9 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 31°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 31°C, cooling to 22°C at night (daily average: 27°C). With 9 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 35 mm of rain over 3 days. Sea temperature is 24°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Hochsaison: Das Dubrovnik Summer Festival spielt Theater und Konzerte in der Altstadt unter freiem Himmel. Die Inseln Hvar, Brač und Korčula voll — wer Stille sucht, fährt nach Vis oder Lastovo.
Packing list for Croatia in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Croatia?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Croatia (Climate Score: 85/100). Pleasant temperatures (31°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Croatia in August?
- In August, Croatia sees daily highs of 31°C. Nights cool to 22°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Croatia in August?
- In August, Croatia receives an average of 35 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Croatia get in August?
- Croatia averages 9 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Croatia in August?
- Water temperature in Croatia in August averages 24°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
