{"id":23448,"date":"2026-10-08T07:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T06:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villas-guide.com\/blog\/listopad-na-hrvatskoj-obali-temperature-vile-i-7-dogadanja\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T09:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T08:08:50","slug":"october-on-the-croatian-coast-temperatures-villas-and-7-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villas-guide.com\/en\/blog\/october-on-the-croatian-coast-temperatures-villas-and-7-events\/","title":{"rendered":"October on the Croatian Coast: Temperatures, Villas and 7 Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s leave behind the sounds of summer crowds, the smell of corn and the glow of sunscreen, and look forward to the sound of waves and the aromas of roasted chestnuts, wine and truffles.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re talking numbers and recommendations today. You\u2019ll learn about average air temperatures in October<\/strong> and we picked seven events in October<\/strong> from Istria to Dubrovnik. If you are planning a longer stay, check out our villas catalog<\/strong><\/a> and special offers<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is the weather like in October<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t worry, the days on the coast are generally warm enough for short sleeves. October is a transitional month: the first half often feels like late summer, while the second half increasingly brings winds, rain and the first strong gusts of the bura wind. The farther south you go, the warmer and sunnier it gets. The figures in the table are averages for three main coastal weather stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Station<\/strong><\/th>\nAverage air temperature<\/th>\nSunshine hours in the month<\/th>\nPrecipitation<\/strong><\/th>\nRainy days<\/strong><\/th>\nDays with 25 \u00b0C or higher<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Rijeka<\/a><\/strong> (Kvarner)<\/td>\n14,7 \u00b0C<\/td>\n164 h<\/td>\n185 mm<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Split<\/a><\/strong> (Dalmatia)<\/td>\n17,2 \u00b0C<\/td>\n199 h<\/td>\n77 mm<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dubrovnik<\/a><\/strong> (southern Dalmatia)<\/td>\n18,0 \u00b0C<\/td>\n202 h<\/td>\n125 mm<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Sources: <\/em>Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ)<\/strong><\/a>, monthly averages (Rijeka and Split, 1948\u20132024; Dubrovnik, 1961\u20132024).<\/em><\/p>\n

For Istria and Kvarner, Rijeka<\/strong> is a good reference point. The average temperature is around 15 \u00b0C, with the caveat that October is one of the wettest months of the year. Inland Istria, around Motovun, Livade and Pazin<\/strong><\/a>, has noticeably cooler mornings, which can be foggy, but by the afternoon the weather is usually suitable for walks and cycling. In Split<\/strong> <\/a>the average is above 17 \u00b0C, while Dubrovnik<\/strong> <\/a>averages go to 18 \u00b0C, with around 200 hours of sunshine during the month.<\/p>\n

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Pack layers and a waterproof jacket. Bura wind makes the weather feel colder than the thermometer suggests.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

7 events in October<\/h2>\n

Autumn is the season for active holidays and good food on the Croatian coast. Among the activities in Croatia<\/a> <\/strong>in October, hiking, cycling, wine tours and food events are among the most popular.<\/p>\n

Istria<\/h3>\n

1. Zigante Truffle Days<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Location and date: Livade, every weekend from 3 to 31 October<\/strong><\/p>\n

Throughout October, Livade in the Mirna Valley becomes the capital of the white truffle. Expect truffle dishes<\/strong>, Istrian gourmet products and wine.<\/p>\n

2. ISAP, International Prosciutto Fair<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Location and date: Tinjan, 16\u201318 October<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tinjan will welcome prosciutto producers from across Europe in October. The programme includes guided tastings<\/strong>, workshops and concerts, and you will also learn more about the traditional craft of curing prosciutto.<\/p>\n