Weather in Croatia in November

November climate overview

Daytime highs across Croatia in November run from 14.0°C (Pula) to 15.8°C (Dubrovnik). Even in Dubrovnik only 0% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 10.1°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Pula fall to 6°C or below.

Rainfall in November

Expect around 14 rainy days (1 mm or more) in November, with Dubrovnik the driest (14 days) and Split the wettest (14 days). The wettest November at Dubrovnik between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 with 535 mm; the driest was 2020 with 12 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 17.9°C around Croatia in November - warmest at Dubrovnik (18.5°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 9.5 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

November against the rest of the year in Croatia

November is the 8th warmest month of the twelve in Croatia. It is 4.4°C cooler than October and 3.9°C cooler in December. The hottest month here is August (28°C) and the coolest January (10°C).

Which part of Croatia in November?

• Most sunshine: Cavtat, 4.2 h a day.
• Driest: Dubrovnik, about 14 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Dubrovnik, 19°C.
• Hottest: Dubrovnik, 16°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Pula, 14°C.

What to pack for Croatia in November

Based on the averages: proper layers and a jacket - daytime highs average only 15°C; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 10°C; a rain jacket - roughly 14 wet days.

Similar weather elsewhere in November

Within 1.5°C of Croatia's November daytime average: Amalfi Coast (17°C, sea 19°C), Skiathos (17°C, sea 18°C), Rome (16°C, sea 19°C), Barcelona (16°C, sea 17°C), Lloret de Mar (16°C, sea 17°C). See the full ranking for November.

Where to go: Dubrovnik has a slight edge

Dubrovnik is the best fit if warmth is your priority, with a daytime average of 16°C. Cavtat and Split follow at 15°C, while Pula is coolest at 14°C. That is a modest difference, so do not expect choosing Dubrovnik to turn November into summer. All these destinations average 14 rainy days, giving none a clear advantage for avoiding wet weather. Split has the coolest nights at 9°C; the others average 10°C. For a traveller choosing mainly on weather, Dubrovnik gets the nod, but a warm layer and a waterproof jacket belong in your bag whichever destination you choose.

Expect layers and flexible outdoor plans

With average sunshine of 4 hours a day, November is better approached as a month for making use of fair spells than planning every day around the sun. Keep outdoor plans flexible and have something to do when it rains. Daytime averages suggest comfortable conditions for walking with suitable layers, rather than reliable warmth for sitting still outside. Evenings call for a warmer layer, with the country average falling to 10°C. The sea averages 18°C in Dubrovnik, Cavtat and Split, compared with 17°C in Pula. Those temperatures will feel cool to many swimmers, so treat a dip as optional rather than the centre of the holiday.