Plitvice Lakes National Park Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera
Croatia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Plitvice Lakes National Park is a national park of Croatia and a World Heritage Site. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, with 1,720,331 visitors recorded in 2017. Established in 1949, the park covers 297 square kilometers across Karlovac County and Lika-Senj County.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 13 °C to 14 °C, and rainfall of 102 mm to 128 mm over 9 to 10 days. January and December are the coldest months, with daily highs of 3 °C and lows of -5 °C and -3 °C, alongside heavier rain and snow potential. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with September experiencing the highest amount at 191 mm.
The nearest airport is Zadar Airport, located 90 km away, and the park is 107 km from the capital city of Zagreb. Wheelchair access is available at the park.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 121 | 121 | 129 | 140 | 144 | 148 | 102 | 128 | 191 | 170 | 186 | 174 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
