Pula Arena
The Pula Arena is a Roman amphitheatre and archaeological site located in Pula, Croatia. Dating back to 27 BC, it is recognized as a Cultural Heritage site in Croatia and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The warmest weather occurs from June through September, with daily highs ranging from 22 °C to 26 °C. July and August are the driest months, making them suitable for outdoor visits. Cooler temperatures prevail from November through March, when highs drop to between 9 °C and 14 °C and rainfall is more frequent. The Pula Arena costs €10 for a regular ticket.
Pula Airport is the nearest airport, located 6 km away. For those traveling from the capital, the site is 196 km from Zagreb. You can combine a trip here with visits to the Arch of the Sergii, which is 0.6 km away, or Brijuni, located 8.2 km from the amphitheatre. The Euphrasian Basilica is also nearby at 44.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is November, with about 115 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 62 | 62 | 64 | 61 | 68 | 63 | 42 | 62 | 102 | 102 | 115 | 92 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
