Monument to the Sun Pozdrav Suncu
The Monument to the Sun is a monument located in Zadar, Croatia, designed by architect Nikola Bašić and finished in 2008. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Croatia. The installation is built from glass, solar cell panels, and light-emitting diode, and the area is wheelchair accessible.
Planning a visit
Travelers visiting Zadar will find the most suitable weather for outdoor activities from June to August, when daily highs range between 25 °C and 28 °C. July is the driest month, recording 28 mm of rain, while the wetter months of November and December see rainfall of 125 mm and 105 mm respectively. Spring months like May offer mild temperatures with highs of 21 °C, while the winter months from January to March remain cooler, with average high temperatures between 9 °C and 13 °C. To reach the site, travelers can arrive at Zadar Airport, located 11 km away. Those traveling from Zagreb will find the monument 198 km from the capital. The location allows for easy combination with other sights in the immediate area, as the Sea organ is 0 km away and the Zadar Cathedral is located 0.4 km from the monument.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is November, with about 125 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 78 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 64 | 53 | 28 | 52 | 98 | 107 | 125 | 105 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
