Croatia (Zadar) · March
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 12° (54°)6– (43–)15 (59) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)16 (61) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)20 (68) | 19° (66°)12– (54–)23 (73) | 23° (73°)17– (63–)28 (82) | 28° (82°)21– (70–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)25– (77–)36 (97) | 31° (88°)24– (75–)35 (95) | 26° (79°)20– (68–)31 (88) | 21° (70°)15– (59–)25 (77) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)20 (68) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)17 (63) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 2° (36°)-5– (23–)9 (48) | 3° (37°)-5– (23–)10 (50) | 5° (41°)-2– (28–)11 (52) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)17 (63) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)21 (70) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)20 (68) | 11° (52°)4– (39–)17 (63) | 7° (45°)-1– (30–)14 (57) | 4° (39°)-4– (25–)11 (52) |
☀️Sunshine | 4h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 8 | 10h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 4h UV 3 | 3h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 13° (55°) | 12° (54°) | 13° (55°) | 15° (59°) | 18° (64°) | 22° (72°) | 24° (75°) | 25° (77°) | 23° (73°) | 20° (68°) | 18° (64°) | 15° (59°) |
🌧Rain Days | 7d95mm (3.7") | 6d84mm (3.3") | 6d76mm (3.0") | 6d64mm (2.5") | 6d79mm (3.1") | 4d47mm (1.9") | 3d44mm (1.7") | 4d57mm (2.3") | 6d124mm (4.9") | 5d100mm (3.9") | 9d143mm (5.6") | 9d120mm (4.7") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Croatia (Zadar) is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C (59°F) it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F), cooling to 5°C (41°F) at night (daily average: 11°C (52°F)). Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around -2°C (28°F) — frost does occur. The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 6 rain days with 76 mm (3.0 in) total. At 13°C (55°F), 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.
Packing list for Croatia (Zadar) in March
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Croatia (Zadar)?
- March is not an optimal month for Croatia (Zadar) (Score: 50/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, and August.
- How warm is it in Croatia (Zadar) in March?
- In March, Croatia (Zadar) sees daily highs of 15°C (59°F). Nights cool to 5°C (41°F), with a daily average of 11°C (52°F). Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around -2°C (28°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Croatia (Zadar) in March?
- In March, Croatia (Zadar) receives an average of 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Croatia (Zadar) get in March?
- Croatia (Zadar) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Croatia (Zadar) in March?
- Water temperature in Croatia (Zadar) in March averages 13°C (55°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.