When is the best time to go to Plitvice Lakes National Park?

When is the best time to go to Plitvice Lakes National Park? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Plitvice Lakes National Park are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, February, May and November


Annual weather in Plitvice Lakes National Park

For full information about the climate and weather in Plitvice Lakes National Park a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 29°F/40°F
6.7in
February 29°F/41°F
7.1in
March 36°F/50°F
5.5in
April 45°F/61°F
5in
May 52°F/68°F
7.8in
June 59°F/77°F
6in
July 63°F/81°F
4.8in
August 61°F/83°F
3.8in
September 52°F/72°F
5.4in
October 43°F/61°F
5.6in
November 40°F/52°F
6.3in
December 32°F/43°F
5.7in


Weather and climate in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Plitvice Lakes National Park is 61°F (ranging from 40°F in january to 83°F in august). Annual rainfall is 69.6in, with a minimum of 3.8in in august and a maximum of 7.8in in may.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 49°F in average and it rains about 5.5in each month.
  • In the month of april the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and, in april, 8 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of may and september the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average and, in september, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • In october the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 58°F in average and it rains about 5.6in each month.
  • Between november and december the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 32°F and, in december, 7 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Plitvice Lakes National Park

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Plitvice Lakes National Park: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Find out when Plitvice Lakes National Park has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Plitvice Lakes National Park

  • Very low season in Plitvice Lakes National Park
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Plitvice Lakes National Park
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and October.
  • High season in Plitvice Lakes National Park
    The number of visitors to Plitvice Lakes National Park is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Plitvice Lakes National Park
    The largest number of tourists visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Plitvice Lakes National Park month by month



Best time for low prices in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Average prices of hotels in Plitvice Lakes National Park month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Plitvice Lakes National Park. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Plitvice Lakes National Park

On average, it costs $ 49 per day to hire a car in Plitvice Lakes National Park. This price varies by $ 72 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 26 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 98.

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