Zadar
City in Croatia
Zadar is a city in Croatia with a population of about 71,000. Located 198 km from the capital, Zagreb, the city attracts visitors with a blend of historical architecture and modern waterfront installations.
What to see
Visitors can explore historical sites including the Zadar Cathedral and the Church of St. Donatus. Along the waterfront, the city features modern installations, specifically the Sea organ and the Monument to the Sun.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 28 °C. These months are also the driest, with July recording 28 mm of rain and August recording 52 mm. Travelers visiting in the spring and early summer encounter milder weather, with June reaching 25 °C and 53 mm of rain. The autumn and winter months, particularly November and December, are wetter, with November recording 125 mm of rain and December recording 105 mm.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD), which is located 10 km from the city.
Top sights in Zadar
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 Zadar (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Church of St. Donatus