The weather. Between May and October is Croatia flotilla season. Croatia is a country of two climates one for the coast and another inland. The coast has a Mediterranean climate with dry, hot and very little rainfall. Temperatures during this time vary from the mid to high 20c’s (77 – 86f) to well into the 30c’s (the high 80s to low 90f’s).

Off Season Croatia. Although the winter is much cooler than the summer, temperatures rarely fall lower than 5c (41f) but they are often rainier and wetter than the summer months. Few Croatia Flotillas operators at these times. If you do want to sail at the time of year, you may wish to consider a Bareboat Charter

Best Months To Visit. The best months to visit Croatia or undertake a Croatia flotilla holiday are either, May, June or September, where the weather is slightly cooler than summer, but it is also quieter, and the sea is still warm enough to swim in. Croatia has around 2700 hours of sunshine a year.

Wind Conditions. The wind in Croatia is usually a prevailing northwesterly wind, ranging from force 2 to 5, usually increasing in the afternoon, in the summer months, it can be stronger. Croatia has a wind pattern called the Bura, which is a strong northeasterly wind, which blows over the mountains towards the coastline.

The Bura. The wind is it’s strongest of the Velebit Mountains near Zadar but can be felt in the majority of the northern Dalmatian. The Bura tends to be stronger in the winter months but can occasionally be felt throughout the summer months. The wind pattern is caused by the country’s two climates crashing together and it can be unpredictable and strong, appearing from nowhere.