Best time to visit Pula
The best time to visit Pula for a beach holiday is during July and August.
However, anytime during spring and autumn, especially in May and September, is good for a range of outdoor activities, when the skies are clear and sunny and the sea often remains warm enough to swim.
Pula weather
Pula enjoys a transitional Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild to cold, wet winters.
Pula is located on the Adriatic coast, in the southern part of Istria.
What is the best month to visit Pula?
July and August are the best months to visit Pula – the climate is good with hot, sunny weather, a sea breeze and little to no rainfall.
July and August is the peak tourist season in Pula.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and higher heat of summer, the months of June and September are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Pula?
The hottest month in Pula is normally August, with a maximum daytime temperatures of 29°C (85°F), moderate heat and a low of 18°C (64°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34°C (93°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-June to early-September, with an average daily high temperature above 27°C (80°F).
What is the humidity in Pula?
Pula experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 59% – 79% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Pula?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Pula is 7°C (44°F), and varies over the course of the year from very dry at 0°C (32°F) to comfortable at 14°C (57°F).
The month with the highest humidity in Pula is August, with around six days that may feel humid.
Which is the coldest month in Pula?
The coldest month of the year at Pula is January, with an average high of 10°C (50°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F).
The cool season lasts from mid-November to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature below 13°C (55°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Pula?
The sunniest time of year in Pula is usually July with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 66% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Pula?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Pula in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from July to September, with an average temperature above 22°C (71°F).
Which month has the most rain in Pula?
December is usually the wettest month in Pula with 110mm (4in) of rainfall on average, distributed across eight days.
The rainy season lasts from September to mid-June, with a greater than 24% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from mid-June through August. The month with the fewest wet days and rainfall is July. Rain falls throughout the year in Pula.
Which is the windiest month in Pula?
The windiest month of the year in Pula is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 19 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 10 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from October through to early-April, with average wind speeds of more than 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from early-April through September. The calmest month of the year in Pula is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Pula is from the east throughout the year.
Pula Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 76 | 71 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 61 | 69 | 77 | 79 | 77 |
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| 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 80 | 65 | 65 | 70 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 110 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 14 |
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Holiday seasons
Peak season: July and August
Shoulder season: May, June and September
Off season: Winter – November through February, with the exception of Christmas and New Year holidays.
Source: Meteorological data for Pula is based on weather statistics gathered during 1996 – 2020 by the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) from the nearest weather station: Pula Airport (PUY), located 6km (4mi) northeast of Pula.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Pula, Croatia: 25 June, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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