Plitvice Lakes National Park
Sixteen turquoise lakes stacked downhill into each other by travertine dams, waterfalls threaded between them on wooden walkways, and a colour of water that photographs make look artificially enhanced.
The best time to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 08:06 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 17°C · rain 84mm · 13.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Zadar, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C50°F | 93mm3.7in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| February | 12°C54°F | 62mm2.4in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| March | 14°C57°F | 53mm2.1in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 17°C63°F | 84mm3.3in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 22°C71°F | 97mm3.8in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 28°C83°F | 31mm1.2in | 15.5h15.5h | in the recommended window |
| July | 31°C88°F | 30mm1.2in | 15.2h15.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 31°C88°F | 49mm1.9in | 14.0h14.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C79°F | 113mm4.4in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C70°F | 122mm4.8in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| November | 16°C60°F | 195mm7.7in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| December | 13°C55°F | 197mm7.8in | 8.9h8.9h |
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When is the best time to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park?
The best time to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does Plitvice Lakes National Park get?
Typical daytime highs in Plitvice Lakes National Park are Mar–May 18°C (64°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (70°F), Dec–Feb 12°C (53°F).
Is Plitvice Lakes National Park expensive?
On the ground, Plitvice Lakes National Park is middling.
What sort of trip is Plitvice Lakes National Park good for?
Plitvice Lakes National Park is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Plitvice Lakes National Park?
The wettest month in Plitvice Lakes National Park is December at 197mm (7.8in), the driest July at 30mm (1.2in), with a monthly average of 94mm (3.7in).
What plug do I need for Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Plitvice Lakes National Park uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
