Pelješac Bridge Pelješki most
Neum, Croatia
The Pelješac Bridge is a 2,404-meter cable-stayed road bridge constructed from steel and concrete. Opened in 2022, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Croatia according to English Wikipedia data.
Planning a visit
The bridge is located in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Mostar International Airport is the nearest airport, situated 46 kilometers away, while the capital, Zagreb, is 343 kilometers away. Summer months, particularly July and August, offer the warmest weather with daily highs of 29 °C and lower rainfall, making them suitable for travel. October and November see the highest precipitation, with 141 mm and 165 mm of rain respectively, while January and December are the coldest months, with highs of 10 °C to 11 °C and lows of 3 °C to 4 °C.
Visitors can combine a trip to the bridge with exploring the nearby area of Neum. As a major infrastructure project, the bridge provides a direct connection across the sea.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is November, with about 165 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 115 | 111 | 122 | 92 | 68 | 58 | 30 | 58 | 96 | 141 | 165 | 159 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
