Plitvice Lakes National Park

National Park · Lika-Senj County, 🇭🇷 Croatia

Area 309 km²

Time zone Europe/Zagreb

Plitvice Lakes National Park

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Natural Wonders

This collection features ten natural landmarks in the Plitvice region, including multiple waterfalls such as the Great Waterfall and Galovački buk, alongside several serene lakes like Galovac and Lake Kozjak. It also highlights the historic Špoljarić Watermill, reflecting the area's cultural heritage.

Heritage & Culture Highlights

This collection highlights regional heritage through five sites including historic watermills and sawmills that showcase traditional industry, the ruins of Villa Izvor reflecting past architectural styles, and the Crkva Uspenja Presvete Bogorodice, a church embodying local religious history.

Plitvice Lakes National Park — Map

Plitvice Lakes National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -12°–11°
-3° at night
12 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -11°–12°
-3° at night
11 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -6°–17°
0° at night
11 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

14° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–21°
4° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 4°–25°
9° at night
14 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

24° · extremes 8°–31°
13° at night
12 rainy days
16 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

27° · extremes 10°–34°
15° at night
10 rainy days
18 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

27° · extremes 10°–35°
15° at night
9 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–29°
10° at night
12 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes -1°–23°
6° at night
11 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -5°–17°
2° at night
14 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

4° (feels like 1°) · extremes -10°–12°
-2° at night
13 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Croatian
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +385

Tours & Activities

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