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Zadar in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Zadar in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Zadar in December 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Zadar in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +12°C and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 111 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
111 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zadar has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Zadar in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zadar for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +17°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +13°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +15°C.

Is Zadar warm or cold in December?

Zadar is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Zadar, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Zadar in December

Zadar weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+15°C+12°C+10°C
Min. temperature
-1°C-7°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+25°C+18°C+17°C
Rainfall
137 mm111 mm81 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%73%72%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
91011
Cloudy days
111213
Rainy days
1097
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 137 mm to 111 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 9 to 10.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Zadar in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Zadar is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Zadar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 218 mm, with a 71% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Zadar, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Zadar wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Zadar?

This is the weather in Zadar in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+11°C
2 December
☁️
+12°C
3 December
🌧️
+15°C
4 December
🌧️
+15°C
5 December
☀️
+16°C
6 December
🌧️
+14°C
7 December
🌧️
+13°C
8 December
🌧️
+13°C
9 December
🌧️
+16°C
10 December
🌧️
+16°C
11 December
☁️
+9°C
12 December
☀️
+7°C
13 December
☁️
+7°C
14 December
🌧️
+11°C
15 December
☁️
+16°C
16 December
☁️
+17°C
17 December
🌧️
+14°C
18 December
☀️
+10°C
19 December
☀️
+10°C
20 December
☁️
+11°C
21 December
☁️
+13°C
22 December
☁️
+14°C
23 December
☁️
+15°C
24 December
☁️
+15°C
25 December
☁️
+15°C
26 December
☁️
+15°C
27 December
🌧️
+15°C
28 December
☁️
+13°C
29 December
☁️
+16°C
30 December
☀️
+15°C
31 December
☁️
+15°C
In December 2023 Zadar had 6 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Zadar climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Zadar in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+9°C) and the highest in 2000 (+15°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 259 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zadar in December:

Is December a good time to visit Zadar?

December is a really good time to go to Zadar. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Zadar.

Can you sunbathe in Zadar in December?

December has mild temperatures in Zadar. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Zadar rainy in December?

Zadar is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Zadar in December?

The amount of sunny days in Zadar during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Croatia

Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.

Monthly weather in Zadar

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.