If you plan to visit Brac in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 98 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Brac;
January is usually the driest month of the year in Brac
Average weather
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+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
98 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Brac has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Brac in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Brac for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +10°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +8°C.
Is Brac warm or cold in January?
Brac is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +4°C to +3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Brac, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Brac in January
Water in Brac in January is Cold. It varies from +12°C to +15°C, with an average of +14°C.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +7°C.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Brac are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +25°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +13°C.
Can you swim in Brac in January?
We would not recommend swimming in Brac in January, the water is very cold (+14°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Brac in January
Brac weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+7°C
+8°C
Min. temperature
-7°C
-10°C
-8°C
Max. temperature
+16°C
+15°C
+17°C
Rainfall
139 mm
98 mm
81 mm
Wind
5 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+16°C
+14°C
+13°C
Humidity
69%
69%
69%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
8
8
9
Cloudy days
8
9
8
Rainy days
14
12
10
Snowy days
1
2
2
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 139 mm to 98 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 69%.Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Brac in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Brac is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Brac based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 176 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Brac wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 182 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 15 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Brac based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 10 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Brac.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Brac?
This is the weather in Brac in January 2023:
1 January
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+14°C
2 January
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+12°C
3 January
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+12°C
4 January
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+13°C
5 January
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+11°C
6 January
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+12°C
7 January
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+12°C
8 January
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+11°C
9 January
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+12°C
10 January
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+9°C
11 January
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+10°C
12 January
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+11°C
13 January
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+10°C
14 January
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+11°C
15 January
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+10°C
16 January
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+11°C
17 January
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+12°C
18 January
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+12°C
19 January
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+10°C
20 January
🌧️
+9°C
21 January
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+6°C
22 January
🌧️
+5°C
23 January
🌧️
+9°C
24 January
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+9°C
25 January
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+9°C
26 January
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+8°C
27 January
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+7°C
28 January
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+7°C
29 January
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+8°C
30 January
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+8°C
31 January
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+8°C
In January 2023 Brac had 11 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Brac climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Brac in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+13°C) and the highest in 2018 (+18°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 642 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 1433 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brac in January:
Is January a good time to visit Brac?
It’s always a good time to visit Brac, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Brac in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Brac in January?
Swimming in Brac in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Brac rainy in January?
Brac is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Brac in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Brac in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Croatia
Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Brac, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.