Early October 1 October
72°F
Typical afternoon high
31% historical wet-day frequency
Croatia · Beach
Croatia's coast
in October.
Is October a good time?
Mild days.
Fewer overnight stays than September.
October averages 68°F afternoons and 70°F seas, with about 9 rain days. Later October is typically cooler.
- Afternoons
- 68°F
- Sea
- 70°F
- Visitor demand
- 12%of August peak
Historical Jadranska Hrvatska regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Croatia's whole Adriatic side, from Istria in the north to Dubrovnik in the far south: Zadar, Split, Hvar and the islands, plus the inland Lika highlands around Plitvice Lakes. These figures describe all of it together.
Overall match
7.1/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#6 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather6.6/10Good
CrowdsLow seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, one of Europe's busiest this month
CostModeratefor Europe; Croatia-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your October
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 68°F (20°C): light layers; nights around 54°F (12°C): a sweater and a light jacket. Bring rain gear: about 9 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 11 hours of daylight.
Can I swim in October?
The sea averages 70°F. Our swimming guide: comfortable for a swim. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 11 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 07:11 and sets about 18:15 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 54°F (12°C); afternoons reach about 68°F (20°C). Expect rain on about 9 days in a typical October.
Typical afternoon
68°F (20°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Octobers
Night low
54°F (12°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
70°F (21°C)
comfortable; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
11h 05m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late October?
Early October is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 72°F on the 1st, versus 66°F on the 31st.
Mid October 15 October
69°F
Typical afternoon high
28% historical wet-day frequency
Late October 31 October
66°F
Typical afternoon high
34% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesOctober 2026 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
October 2026 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2026.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172° | 271° | 371° | 471° | |||
| 571° | 670° | 770° | 870° | 969° | 1069° | 1169° |
| 1269° | 1369° | 1469° | 1569° | 1668° | 1768° | 1868° |
| 1968° | 2068° | 2168° | 2268° | 2367° | 2467° | 2567° |
| 2667° | 2767° | 2866° | 2966° | 3066° | 3166° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for October 2026 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons cool from about 71°F (22°C) in the first week to 66°F (19°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 25–34%.
Elsewhere in October 2026, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 45%, Germany 33%, Netherlands 39%, Switzerland 32%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds, cost and getting there
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Low season. October averages 12% of August's overnight stays per day. Fewer overnight stays than September.
Overnight stays across Jadranska Hrvatska do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, one of Europe's busiest this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
About usual. Estimated from national hotel prices and local visitor demand; no measured regional room rate is available.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Croatia as a whole
Near EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 95 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
Recorded US nonstop flights · 2024
None recorded this month
runs May to September; 2024 schedule, Eurostat
Year-to-year variation
How much does October vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 65°F (19°C) and 73°F (23°C); in 11 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 68°F (20°C). Rain days ranged from 2 to 14; half the years had 6–11.
Rain days in each October
Rain days
9
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 13 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
9 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no October in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
17 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded OctoberHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 66°F | 6 |
| 2012 | 69°F | 12 |
| 2013 | 68°F | 11 |
| 2014 | 68°F | 8 |
| 2015 | 67°F | 14 |
| 2016 | 65°F | 11 |
| 2017 | 68°F | 5 |
| 2018 | 71°F | 9 |
| 2019 | 70°F | 5 |
| 2020 | 67°F | 13 |
| 2021 | 66°F | 7 |
| 2022 | 72°F | 2 |
| 2023 | 73°F | 11 |
| 2024 | 70°F | 10 |
| 2025 | 66°F | 8 |
Checked against official climate averages for Dubrovnik, Hvar, Mali Losinj, Rijeka, Rovinj, Split-Marjan and Zadar. How we check
Compare dates
September, October
or November?
| Typical conditions | Sep | Oct | Nov |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 77°F | 68°F | 59°F |
| Sea | 75°F | 70°F | 66°F |
| Rain days | 8 | 9 | 12 |
| Overnight demand | 43% | 12% | 2% |
September: Warmer afternoons and warmer sea than October. More overnight demand. September guide →
November: Cooler afternoons, cooler sea and more rain days than October. Less overnight demand. Check seasonal accommodation and activity openings. November guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with October Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. October stays as your reference.
June to September have a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than October, but more overnight stays.
Your comparison
October or September?
Overnight stays are 43% of the busiest month.
National hotel prices and local visitor demand suggest well above usual. No measured regional room rate is available.
Read the September guide →| Typical conditions | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 68°F | 77°F |
| Nights | 54°F | 61°F |
| Sea | 70°F | 75°F |
| Rain days | 9 | 8 |
| Visitor season | Low season | Moderate season |
| Overall / 10 | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Month rank | #6 | #2 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5 | #12 | 50°F | 38°F | 58°F | 11 | 1.5 | Off season |
| February | 3.9 | #11 | 53°F | 39°F | 56°F | 8 | 1.9 | Off season |
| March | 4.8 | #8 | 58°F | 43°F | 56°F | 8 | 3.6 | Off season |
| April | 6.5 | #7 | 65°F | 49°F | 58°F | 8 | 5.8 | Low season |
| May | 7.6 | #3 | 72°F | 56°F | 64°F | 9 | 7.4 | Low season |
| June | 8.1 | #1 | 81°F | 65°F | 72°F | 5 | 9.7 | Moderate season |
| July | 7.4 | #4 | 86°F | 69°F | 77°F | 4 | 9.9 | Peak season |
| August | 7.1 | #5 | 86°F | 68°F | 78°F | 4 | 9.8 | Peak season |
| September | 7.6 | #2 | 77°F | 61°F | 75°F | 8 | 8.6 | Moderate season |
| October | 7.1 | #6 | 68°F | 54°F | 70°F | 9 | 6.6 | Low season |
| November | 4.6 | #9 | 59°F | 47°F | 66°F | 12 | 3.2 | Off season |
| December | 3.9 | #10 | 53°F | 41°F | 61°F | 12 | 2.1 | Off season |
Near here
Nearby places in October
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
ZagrebCroatia · about 100 miles
Balanced Overall 6.8 · Very good weather, 65°F (18°C) · Peak season · Cost pricey
Slavonia & eastern Croatiaabout 110 miles
Balanced Overall 7.9 · Very good weather, 65°F (19°C) · Moderate season · Cost moderate
Ljubljana, Lake Bled & western Sloveniaabout 140 miles
Balanced Overall 7.7 · Very good weather, 63°F (17°C) · Low season · Cost moderate
MarcheItaly · about 140 miles
Balanced Overall 7.8 · Very good weather, 70°F (21°C) · Low season · Cost pricey
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly · about 180 miles
Balanced Overall 6.8 · Good weather, 66°F (19°C) · Low season · Cost pricey
Elsewhere in Europe
Better October weather than Croatia's coast
Croatia's coast's weather ranks 41 of 77 beach regions this month. These beach regions outside Croatia have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Croatia's coast.
PugliaItaly · about 240 miles
Very good weather (8.6): 5°F warmer afternoons, 3 fewer rain days, pricier
Amalfi Coast & NaplesCampania · Italy · about 240 miles
Very good weather (7.8): 4°F warmer afternoons, busier for its season (busy season), pricier
Albanian Riviera & the southAlbania · about 350 miles
Very good weather (7.7): 3°F warmer afternoons, 2 fewer rain days, cheaper
CorsicaFrance · about 360 miles
Very good weather (8.1): 3°F warmer afternoons, pricier
CalabriaItaly · about 370 miles
Very good weather (8.5): 5°F warmer afternoons, pricier
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's low season, 12% of the busiest month and 59% below its average month. That means about 98,000 overnight visitors on a typical October night across the region, 10% of them from Croatia itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 36,000 more: 37 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Beach, 0–100) | 68 |
| How our weather was checked | Official climate averages for Dubrovnik, Hvar, Mali Losinj, Rijeka, Rovinj, Split-Marjan and Zadar from the national weather service, every month: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.7°C), night lows within 2°F (0.8°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 75 |
| Busiest month here | August · 642 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 6.9% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 96th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 10% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 37 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 9.3% |
| National hotel-price season | Croatia historical 2024–2025 index: About usual (+1% vs its average month). Not a local room quote. |
| Population used | 1.3 million |
| Statistical region | HR03 · Jadranska Hrvatska |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national. Full method · this region's data.