About Karlovac
Historic Renaissance star fortress city at the confluence of four rivers, gateway to Plitvice Lakes.
Quick Facts
Population
55,705
Area (km²)
402 km²
Sunny Days/Year
180 days
Avg. Temperature
11°C
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Karlovac
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:43
- Sunset
- 18:02
- Golden hour
- 17:23
- Blue hour
- 18:31
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in Karlovac month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 5° | 7° | 12° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 22° | 17° | 11° | 5° |
| Night | -3° | -2° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 12° | 8° | 4° | -1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 71 | 68 | 79 | 94 | 81 | 82 | 80 | 104 | 93 | 99 | 86 |
| Rain days (days) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 4.9 | 6.5 | 8.3 | 10 | 11 | 11.8 | 12.4 | 11.6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4.4 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in Karlovac month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
December – March
Driest month
February · 33%
Wettest month
May · 40%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 32% | 33% | 33% | 37% | 40% | 37% | 33% | 30% | 35% | 31% | 36% | 34% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Central Croatia including Zagreb is from April to June and September to October. Spring brings blooming parks and outdoor cafe culture, while autumn offers wine festivals and colorful foliage. Summers can be hot, and winters cold with occasional snow.
Climate Overview
Central Croatia has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Zagreb experiences all four seasons distinctly, with temperatures ranging from -2°C in January to 27°C in July. The region receives moderate rainfall throughout the year.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 4° | -2° | 50 |
February | 7° | 0° | 45 |
March | 12° | 4° | 55 |
April | 17° | 8° | 65 |
May | 22° | 12° | 80 |
June | 26° | 16° | 95 |
July | 28° | 18° | 75 |
August | 28° | 17° | 80 |
September | 23° | 13° | 85 |
October | 17° | 8° | 80 |
November | 10° | 4° | 80 |
December | 5° | 0° | 65 |
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Where to stay in Karlovac
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Karlovac, from our partner Stay22.
Weather in Karlovac
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Things to do in Karlovac
Tours and activities in Karlovac, from our partner GetYourGuide.
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