When to go
For a
beach holiday, the best months are
July and August. It is worth while to recall that the northernmost part of the coast (Istria, Rijeka) can sometimes experience thunderstorms, or rainy days even in summer, which are rarer along the coast of Dalmatia.
In general, autumn rains (which can be heavy in the coastal area) begin in the middle of September. In autumn, the moist southerly winds prevail.
You can visit the rest of Croatia (inland regions, including the capital) from
May to September. The sun often shines, but during the afternoon, thunderstorms are possible (on average, one day every 3 or 4).
In July and August, it can be hot at times, especially in the plains and in inland valleys, so those who don't like the heat may prefer May, June and September.
What to pack
In
winter: in inland areas, bring warm clothes, a hat, a down jacket, a scarf, gloves, and a raincoat or umbrella. On the coast: bring warm clothes, a coat, and a raincoat or umbrella; a hat, a scarf, and gloves for the days with the Bora.
In
summer: bring light clothes, T-shirts, but also long pants, a light jacket and a sweatshirt for the evening and for cooler days, especially in inland areas and in Istria; an umbrella or raincoat, especially in inland areas and Istria.
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Croatia