Climate - Pula (Croatia)

The climate of Pula can be described as transitional Mediterranean.
Pula is located on the Adriatic coast, in the southern part of Istria.
The winter is quite mild, although it is not as mild as on the southern coast of Croatia. The sirocco can bring mild and rainy days. In periods of good weather, fog can form.
When the bora, the cold northeast wind, blows, the temperature can drop by several degrees. During the most intense cold spells, such as in December 2010 and January 2017, the temperature can drop as low as -10 °C (14 °F).
During these cold periods, snowfalls can also occur.

The summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with some afternoon thunderstorms, and a few rainy days, more likely in June.
Generally, the heat is not excessive and the breeze blows from the sea, however, there can be very hot and sultry periods, with highs of 34/35 °C (93/95 °F) and beyond. In July 2015 and in August 2017, the temperature reached 38 °C (100.5 °F).

Best Time

The best periods to visit Pula are spring and autumn, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-June and in the month of September. However, in both periods, some rainy days are possible.
The best months to go to the beach are July and August. In June, the sea is still a little cool.

Pula - Climate data

In Pula, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5.3 °C (41.6 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Pula, precipitation amounts to 870 millimeters (34.3 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 50 mm (2 in) in the driest month (July) to 110 mm (4.3 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
At Pula, the sea temperature ranges from 11 °C (52 °F) in February to 25.5 °C (78 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Pula, there are on average around 2195 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Pula - Weather by month

Based on the period 1996-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Pula is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.3 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 0.8 °C (33.5 °F) and a maximum of 9.8 °C (49.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10.4 °C (13.3 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it reached 16 °C (60.8 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Pula is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.8 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 0.9 °C (33.6 °F) and a maximum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -10.1 °C (13.8 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Pula is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 3.5 °C (38.4 °F) and a maximum of 13.9 °C (57 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it reached 23.9 °C (75 °F) in March 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Pula is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.8 °C (64 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 27.3 °C (81.1 °F) in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Pula is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 32.6 °C (90.7 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Pula is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.1 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.6 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.7 °C (42.3 °F) in June 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Pula is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 38.1 °C (100.6 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Pula is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (85 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 7.9 °C (46.2 °F) in August 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Pula is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in September 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Pula is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.4 °C (67 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to -1.3 °C (29.7 °F) in October 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (67.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Pula is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.6 °F) and a maximum of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -4.5 °C (23.9 °F) in November 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 25.4 °C (77.7 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Pula is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.6 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 11.1 °C (51.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 18 °C (64.4 °F) in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.