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Plitvice Lakes
Visit in July — score 71/100 · avg high 95°F · 19 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 33° | 52° | 14° | 26 | 102 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 12 | 35° | 56° | 17° | 24 | 95 | 10.2h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 18 | 41° | 64° | 22° | 24 | 94 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 36 | 49° | 73° | 29° | 21 | 83 | 13.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 45 | 57° | 79° | 38° | 30 | 121 | 14.6h | High | Average |
| June | 65 | 66° | 91° | 46° | 20 | 81 | 15.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 71 | 71° | 95° | 51° | 19 | 74 | 15.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 64 | 70° | 95° | 50° | 20 | 79 | 13.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 43 | 61° | 86° | 41° | 30 | 136 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 26 | 51° | 74° | 32° | 30 | 119 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 15 | 43° | 64° | 25° | 30 | 148 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 5 | 35° | 54° | 17° | 29 | 114 | 8.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 33/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 30°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Plitvice Lakes (March, April, May) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 30°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 33/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 45/100.
Summer
- Score
- 67/100
- High
- 93°F
- Low
- 49°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Plitvice Lakes (June, July, August) brings average highs of 93°F and lows of 49°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 67/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 71/100.
Fall
- Score
- 28/100
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 33°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Plitvice Lakes (September, October, November) brings average highs of 75°F and lows of 33°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 28/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 43/100.
Winter
- Score
- 8/100
- High
- 54°F
- Low
- 16°F
- Rain days
- 26/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Plitvice Lakes (December, January, February) brings average highs of 54°F and lows of 16°F, with about 26 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 8/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 12/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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