Croatia · September
Best travel monthTravel seasonCroatia · Europe
Max Temp · September
27°
at night 18° · avg 22°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 7 h/day
- Rain Days
- 5 days
- Water Temp
- 23°
average
88 mm · very dry
pleasantly warm
In Croatia, September is 5°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
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
September is among the best months in Croatia: only 5 rain days, 26°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 26°C, cooling to 18°C at night (daily average: 22°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 88 mm total. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in September 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 September
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Croatia?
- Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Croatia (Climate Score: 69/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (5) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Croatia in September?
- In September, Croatia sees daily highs of 26°C. Nights cool to 18°C, with a daily average of 22°C.
- How much rain falls in Croatia in September?
- In September, Croatia receives an average of 88 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Croatia get in September?
- Croatia averages 7 sunshine hours per day in September — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Croatia in September?
- Water temperature in Croatia in September averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
