Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia in December
Weather score12Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 145mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
3°C
Rain
145mm
Sun
2h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
12
Poor
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 145mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December3°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December145mm average rain
December sits near Plitvice Lakes National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and May to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December2 hours average sun
December is one of Plitvice Lakes National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December15°C average sea
December is below Plitvice Lakes National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December12 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
