Planning a trip to Pula in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +9°C and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 74 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Pula;
Average weather
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+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pula has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Pula in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pula for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +15°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +12°C.
Is Pula warm or cold in January?
Pula is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +5°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Pula, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Pula in January
Water in Pula in January is Cold. It varies from +9°C to +14°C, with an average of +11°C.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +9°C.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Pula are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +25°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +10°C.
Can you swim in Pula in January?
We would not recommend swimming in Pula in January, the water is very cold (+11°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 Pula in January
Pula weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+9°C
+10°C
Min. temperature
-6°C
-7°C
-6°C
Max. temperature
+18°C
+15°C
+19°C
Rainfall
100 mm
74 mm
70 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+14°C
+11°C
+10°C
Humidity
75%
74%
71%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
10
11
12
Cloudy days
6
7
5
Rainy days
13
11
10
Snowy days
0
1
1
January often has better weather than December.It’s getting colder in January. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 100 mm to 74 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%.Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 10 to 11.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Pula in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Pula is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Pula based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 126 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 12 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:
Pula wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 138 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Pula?
This is the weather in Pula in January 2023:
1 January
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+13°C
2 January
🌫️
+13°C
3 January
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+14°C
4 January
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+14°C
5 January
☁️
+11°C
6 January
☁️
+13°C
7 January
☁️
+11°C
8 January
☀️
+14°C
9 January
🌧️
+14°C
10 January
☀️
+14°C
11 January
☀️
+12°C
12 January
☀️
+15°C
13 January
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+13°C
14 January
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+14°C
15 January
🌧️
+13°C
16 January
🌧️
+12°C
17 January
🌧️
+11°C
18 January
🌧️
+10°C
19 January
🌧️
+8°C
20 January
🌧️
+7°C
21 January
🌧️
+6°C
22 January
☀️
+8°C
23 January
🌧️
+10°C
24 January
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+11°C
25 January
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+9°C
26 January
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+7°C
27 January
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+6°C
28 January
☀️
+7°C
29 January
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+7°C
30 January
☀️
+8°C
31 January
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+12°C
In January 2023 Pula had 15 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Pula climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Pula in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+16°C) and the highest in 2020 (+20°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 595 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1442 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pula in January:
Is January a good time to visit Pula?
January is a really good time to go to Pula. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Pula.
Can you sunbathe in Pula in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Pula in January?
Swimming in Pula in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Pula rainy in January?
Pula 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 Pula in January?
The amount of sunny days in Pula during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Croatia
Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Pula, 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.