Croatia · December
Low seasonCroatia · Europe
Max Temp · December
14°
at night 7° · avg 10°
- Sunshine
- 4 h/day
- Rain Days
- 8 days
- Water Temp
- 16°
below average
130 mm · changeable
cool
In Croatia, December is 18°C cooler than the warmest month (July).
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
Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.
December is the coldest winter month in Croatia — with highs of only 13°C, it holds little appeal for sun-seekers. Better travel in June, July, August, and September.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 13°C during the day and drop to 6°C at night — warm layers recommended. With 3 sunshine hours per day and 8 rain days (130 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in December — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Dubrovnik ist endlich Dubrovnik: Die Altstadt, die im Sommer unter Kreuzfahrttouristen leidet, gehört wenigen Besuchern und Einheimischen. Steinerne Gassen in Mittagsstille, der Adriablick von der Stadtmauer ungestört.
Packing list for Croatia in December
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Croatia?
- No — December is not among the recommended months for Croatia (Score: 30/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Croatia in December?
- In December, Croatia sees daily highs of 13°C. Nights cool to 6°C, with a daily average of 10°C.
- How much rain falls in Croatia in December?
- In December, Croatia receives an average of 130 mm of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Croatia get in December?
- Croatia averages 3 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Croatia in December?
- Water temperature in Croatia in December averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.