Zadar Cathedral
Zadar Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to Anastasia of Sirmium. It features Romanesque art and is one of the 21 sights of Croatia listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach 28 °C and rainfall is at its lowest with about 5 rainy days per month. In contrast, November is the wettest month with about 13 rainy days and 125 mm of rain. The cathedral is wheelchair accessible and the adult entry price is €3.
Zadar Airport is 11 km away, and the site is located 198 km from Zagreb. Visitors can combine a trip to the cathedral with visits to the Sea organ or the Monument to the Sun, both of which are 0.4 km away.
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.
