When to go · Zadar
Zadar in February
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Croatia: Carnival in Rijeka; otherwise off-season, island ferries on winter timetables.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Croatia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Croatia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Croatia: Carnival in Rijeka; otherwise off-season, island ferries on winter timetables.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- ZadarHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 9 days
- Dalmatian coast and islands, Croatia · Split, Hvar, Korčula, Dubrovnik, Zadarcool
Sea 23–26 °C (73–79 °F) July–September; bura winds in winter stop catamarans. Many island businesses shut November–March.Sea 73–79 °F (23–26 °C) July–September; bura winds in winter stop catamarans. Many island businesses shut November–March.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Croatia overall
- Low
- Prices · Croatia overall
- Low
Croatia overall: Carnival in Rijeka; otherwise off-season, island ferries on winter timetables.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Zadar, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Feb: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 9
May: 8 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Croatia: Carnival in Rijeka; otherwise off-season, island ferries on winter timetables.
May: Inside Zadar's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Zadar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket