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Zadar in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Zadar in January 2025

Good Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Zadar in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +10°C and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 81 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Zadar;

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zadar has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Zadar in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zadar 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 0°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +12°C.

Is Zadar warm or cold in January?

Zadar is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +12°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +6°C to +5°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Zadar, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Zadar in January

Zadar weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+12°C+10°C+11°C
Min. temperature
-7°C-9°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+18°C+17°C+20°C
Rainfall
111 mm81 mm77 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%72%70%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
101111
Cloudy days
121310
Rainy days
977
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +12°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +10°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 111 mm to 81 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. 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

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 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 increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Zadar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 36 mm, with a 19% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 January in Zadar?

This is the weather in Zadar in January 2023:
1 January
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+14°C
2 January
🌫️
+13°C
3 January
☁️
+12°C
4 January
☁️
+14°C
5 January
☀️
+15°C
6 January
☁️
+11°C
7 January
☀️
+8°C
8 January
☀️
+7°C
9 January
☀️
+8°C
10 January
☀️
+7°C
11 January
☀️
+7°C
12 January
☀️
+6°C
13 January
☀️
+8°C
14 January
☀️
+13°C
15 January
☀️
+13°C
16 January
☀️
+13°C
17 January
☁️
+12°C
18 January
☀️
+11°C
19 January
☀️
+10°C
20 January
🌧️
+9°C
21 January
☀️
+7°C
22 January
☀️
+9°C
23 January
☀️
+10°C
24 January
☀️
+8°C
25 January
☀️
+8°C
26 January
☀️
+10°C
27 January
🌫️
+10°C
28 January
☀️
+11°C
29 January
☀️
+10°C
30 January
☀️
+12°C
31 January
🌧️
+12°C
In January 2023 Zadar had 22 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 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 January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+8°C) and the highest in 2007 (+15°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 200 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zadar in January:

Is January a good time to visit Zadar?

January 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 January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Zadar rainy in January?

Zadar 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 Zadar in January?

The amount of sunny days in Zadar during January 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.