Zadar weather in January
Zadar in January averages 8°C (47°F), 73 mm of rain and 4.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Zadar, January is the coldest, the fifth wettest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (47°F)
6–11°C · 43–51°F
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.5 h
hours per day
What is Zadar like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Zadar in January?
A light rain jacket
About 73 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Zadar is 1.1°C cooler than December and 26 mm drier than it, which averages 9°C (49°F).
January in Zadar is 0.5°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 9°C (48°F).
Daylight in Zadar in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 9 hours 14 minutes in Zadar, rising about 07:31 and setting about 16:45 local time.
January ends 51 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 6 hours 15 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Zadar
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Zadar
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Zadar weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 47°F | 73 mm |
| February | 9°C / 48°F | 64 mm |
| March | 12°C / 53°F | 59 mm |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 62 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 58 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 49 mm |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 25 mm |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 32 mm |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 82 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 80 mm |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 117 mm |
| December | 9°C / 49°F | 99 mm |
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FAQs about Zadar in January
January climate averages for Zadar, 1991–2020.
Zadar averages 8°C (47°F) in January, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 11°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 73 mm falls across January, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. January averages 8°C (47°F) against 9°C (48°F) in February — 0.5°C cooler.
January is 1.1°C cooler than December, and 26 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 14 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 15 hours 29 minutes in June and 8 hours 54 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:31 and sunset about 16:45 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 51 minutes longer than it starts.
