Croatia · March
Low seasonCroatia · Europe
Max Temp · March
16°
at night 8° · avg 12°
- Sunshine
- 7 h/day
- Rain Days
- 7 days
- Water Temp
- 13°
average
84 mm · changeable
cool
In Croatia, March is 16°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
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Croatia is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 7°C at night (daily average: 11°C). The sun shines an average of 6 hours per day; there are 7 rain days with 84 mm total. At 13°C, the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Frühling: Beste Zeit für die Festungsmauern von Dubrovnik, die Plitvicer Seen (1,5 Stunden ins Inland) leuchten türkisblau. Split und Trogir ohne Kreuzfahrtgruppen.
Packing list for Croatia in March
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Croatia?
- March is not an optimal month for Croatia (Score: 48/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Croatia in March?
- In March, Croatia sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 7°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Croatia in March?
- In March, Croatia receives an average of 84 mm of rain over 7 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Croatia get in March?
- Croatia averages 6 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Croatia in March?
- Water temperature in Croatia in March averages 13°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.