Is Croatia good in December?

One of the best times to visit Croatia is during the winter months when the country is blanketed in snow. The winter is also a great time to visit Croatia's many holiday markets. The holiday markets in Croatia are a great place to find unique gifts for friends and family.



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The country's famous natural beauty looks all the more spectacular in the snow, and you can even go skiing at one of its little known resorts. Here are the best winter destinations in Croatia. RECOMMENDED: More great destinations in Croatia.

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Both Spain and Croatia enjoy Mediterranean climates, characterised by hot, dry summers and rainy, cool winters. The temperature in Spain rarely drops below 23°C and can creep above 40 °C in the summer, while Croatia's summer temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.

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Where is the warmest place in Europe for a winter holiday? The hottest place in Europe in December is probably the Canary Islands. For a warm winter holiday in Europe, the Canary Islands in Spain offer a haven of sunshine and warmth.

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If you want winter sun in Europe in December, your best bet is either Madeira or the Canary Islands. You can find warm temperatures and sunshine in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece and Malta, but fine weather isn't guaranteed. Morocco is also an excellent option, only three hours flying time from the UK.

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The balance worked out well: our travel budget for Croatia ended up being right on target. We spent 13 full days in the country, averaging a total Croatia trip cost of $107.12/day, or $53.56 per person, per day. This added up to a total cost of $1392.61.

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December brings rain, cooler temperatures and plenty of festive sparkle to Portugal. Up north in Porto, high temperatures now peak at 57°F (14°C), though they can plummet as low as 45°F (7°C), with 11 days of wet weather to contend with.

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Popular Paphos has an average high temperature of 19ºC in December, which is perfectly warm enough to relax on the beach when the sun's out. You'll want to bring some warmer clothes for the evenings as things can get a bit chilly, with temperatures dropping to 10ºC at night.

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December is one of the coldest months in Greece. Average daytime temperatures range from 8°C (46°F) to 15°C (59°F), with colder temperatures in the northern parts of the country and higher elevations. Expect cloudy days and a higher chance of showers. It's recommended to have a waterproof jacket or umbrella with you.

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While December doesn't exactly produce lounging-on-the-beach weather, coastal areas like Antalya and Bodrum average around 59°F (15°C). Istanbul, which is coastal but in the north, averages around 52°F (11°C).

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Winter in Malta is mild, making it a popular choice to escape the cold weather for some winter sun. The temperatures in December are around 17 °C, whilst January and February are only slightly cooler- at about 15 °C. Winter is also the wettest time of the year with the average rainfall at 90 mm.

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Gran Canaria and Lanzarote are the hottest of the islands in December. There's only a very small chance of rain, and temperatures can reach as high as 26ºC, even over Christmas.

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Temperatures in December are cool and comfortable, though you might experience some rain. Christmas is a festive time, though less significant than Easter in the Orthodox church. For Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Cypriots go home to visit family, eat traditional foods and attend church.

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The weather is pleasant during Portugal's winter. Despite it technically being winter in Portugal, the winter months stay pretty mild. The temperatures average between 10°C (50°F) and 17°C (62°F), the air is dry, there's plenty of sun, and little rain.

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Although they experience very similar temperatures, Croatia's position further north of the equator means the heat can be a little less intense than the Greek sun. The weather in Croatia in July is certainly the hottest all year round, with temperatures seeing highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.

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What is this? Most Croatia travelers come to visit the Dalmatian coast in southern Croatia — including places like Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split. This is the warmest and sunniest part of Croatia with a long summer season that runs from late May to early October.

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The best time to visit Croatia is in the summer (June to September) when the weather is hot and sunny, the glittering coast is at its best and the festival season is in full swing. That being said, figuring out when to visit ultimately depends on what kind of holiday you want.

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