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Climate & Weather in Zrće Beach

Temperature
5–29.6°C

Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: beaches-searcher.com, seatemperature.info

Good to Know

  • Zrce Beach is primarily a summer party destination; visitor experience drops significantly from November through April when many clubs operate limited hours or close entirely.
  • Peak festival season (Hideout in June, Fresh Island in July, Sonus in August) drives both crowds and accommodation prices to maximum; expect to book 3-6 months ahead.
  • Water stays warmest July-September (24-27°C (75–81°F)); June and October are marginally cooler but still swimmable.
  • Mediterranean climate here means absolutely dry, sunny summers but very sudden weather swings possible in spring and autumn.
  • Rainfall, when it comes, is intense but brief; September-October can bring occasional strong storms.
  • Strong winds (the Bora) can occur unexpectedly in winter/spring, making boat access to the beach unreliable; plan contingencies if arriving in shoulder season.

Best Months

  • June
    Reason
    Start of summer season with warm water, fewer crowds than July-August, swimming season begins
  • September
    Reason
    Late summer with warm temperatures, water still suitable for swimming, fewer festival crowds than peak months

Worst Months

  • November to March
    Reason
    Cold, rainy, rough seas; many beach clubs and venues operate with reduced hours or close entirely
  • December to February
    Reason
    Coldest period with winter weather; nightlife venues significantly reduced

Snowfall

Occurs
No
Note
Zrce Beach is on a coastal island; snow virtually never falls at sea level. Light snowfall may occur in surrounding inland hills of Pag island during rare cold snaps, but not at the beach itself

Peak Season

Period
June to September
Description
Summer months with hottest and driest weather; peak crowds and festival season

Temperature Range Celsius

Low
20
High
30

Temperature Range Fahrenheit

Low
68
High
86

Summer Peak

Month
July
Average Low Celsius
21
Average High Celsius
28
Average Low Fahrenheit
70
Average High Fahrenheit
82
Water Temperature Celsius
24.4
Water Temperature Fahrenheit
76
Description
Core summer season; warm seas suitable for swimming; major festivals (Fresh Island Week in July)

Coldest Period

Month
January
Average Low Celsius
5
Average High Celsius
9.9
Average Low Fahrenheit
41
Average High Fahrenheit
50
Description
Winter cold, occasional light snowfall inland; beach and nightlife venues mostly closed

Hottest Period

Month
August
Average Low Celsius
22
Average High Celsius
29.6
Average Low Fahrenheit
72
Average High Fahrenheit
85
Water Temperature Celsius
26.6
Water Temperature Fahrenheit
80
Description
Peak summer heat; extremely busy season with all venues fully operational

Swimming Season

End Month
October
Start Month
June
Water Temperature Comfortable Celsius
20
Water Temperature Comfortable Fahrenheit
68
Description
Water remains above 20°C (68°F) June-October, suitable for swimming without wetsuit during peak warmth (July-September)

Rainfall Pattern

Driest Season
June to August (summer)
Wettest Season
November to January (autumn-early winter)
Annual Approximate Mm
800-1200
Note
Adriatic coast experiences typical Mediterranean rainfall pattern with winter maximum

Off Peak Shoulder

Period
March to May; October to November
Description
Pleasant weather, fewer crowds, some increasing rainfall in late autumn

Temperature Range Celsius

Low
10
High
22

Temperature Range Fahrenheit

Low
50
High
72
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

These are the sources cited in this climate & weather research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.

  1. 1.beaches-searcher.com
  2. 2.seatemperature.info
  3. 3.climatestotravel.com
  4. 4.weather-and-climate.com
  5. 5.moneyswapp.com
  6. 6.tradingeconomics.com
  7. 7.croatia.hr

Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.