August is an ideal time to visit Zadar if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +28°C and about 20 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 51 mm of precipitation over an average of 4 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Zadar;
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+12°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
20 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zadar has great weather in August.
Average temperature in Zadar in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zadar for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +19°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +23°C.
Is Zadar warm or cold in August?
Zadar is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +21°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is the hottest month in Zadar, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Zadar in August
Water in Zadar in August is Comfortable. It varies from +22°C to +27°C, with an average of +25°C.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +28°C.
The water temperature in August is one of the warmest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Zadar 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 Zadar in August?
The water in Zadar in August is pretty comfortable (+25°C in average). Ideal for swimming, especially in outdoor pools and open water. Suitable for recreational and casual swimmers.
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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
Don’t forget a large beach towel or two for drying off.
Climate in Zadar in August
Zadar weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+24°C
Min. temperature
+14°C
+12°C
+9°C
Max. temperature
+36°C
+37°C
+34°C
Rainfall
25 mm
51 mm
94 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+24°C
+25°C
+24°C
Humidity
64%
65%
70%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
20
20
15
Cloudy days
4
3
5
Rainy days
4
4
6
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as great as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 25 mm to 51 mm.Humidity rises from 64% to 65%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 20 sunny days during the month.
Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Zadar in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Zadar is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Zadar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Zadar 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 13% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Zadar?
This is the weather in Zadar in August 2023:
1 August
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+29°C
2 August
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+29°C
3 August
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+29°C
4 August
☀️
+29°C
5 August
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+23°C
6 August
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+25°C
7 August
🌧️
+25°C
8 August
☀️
+25°C
9 August
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+26°C
10 August
☀️
+27°C
11 August
☀️
+27°C
12 August
☀️
+28°C
13 August
☀️
+29°C
14 August
☀️
+29°C
15 August
☀️
+29°C
16 August
☀️
+30°C
17 August
☀️
+29°C
18 August
☀️
+29°C
19 August
☀️
+30°C
20 August
☀️
+32°C
21 August
☀️
+32°C
22 August
☀️
+32°C
23 August
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+33°C
24 August
☀️
+34°C
25 August
☀️
+31°C
26 August
☀️
+31°C
27 August
☀️
+32°C
28 August
🌧️
+30°C
29 August
🌧️
+22°C
30 August
🌧️
+22°C
31 August
🌧️
+23°C
In August 2023 Zadar had 26 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Zadar climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Zadar in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+16°C) and the highest in 2018 (+21°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 543 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 1359 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zadar in August:
Is August a good time to visit Zadar?
Yes, August is a great time to go to Zadar, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Zadar.
Can you sunbathe in Zadar in August?
August is warm in Zadar. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Can you swim in Zadar in August?
Yes, the water temperature in Zadar in August is considered moderate and enjoyable for most people, averaging around +25°C.
Is Zadar rainy in August?
Zadar is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Zadar in August?
Yes, Zadar is sunny in August. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.
Other cities in Croatia
Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zadar, 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.