March weather forecast
Croatia

In Croatia, March signals the advent of spring, although it still carries remnants of winter chill, especially in the early parts. The weather conditions continue to vary noticeably between the inland regions and the Adriatic coast.

The inland areas, including cities like Zagreb and Čakovec, gradually shake off the winter chill as March progresses. The average temperatures typically range from 5°C (41°F) to 12°C (53.6°F), considerably higher than the freezing temperatures of January and February. However, the initial part of the month can still be cold, with wet patches and lingering frost appearing regularly over the landscape. Snowfall becomes less common but is still possible, particularly in the elevated regions of Gorski Kotar and Lika.

In the mountainous regions of the Dinaric Alps, including the Velebit and Pljesevica ranges, March witnesses a retreat of the persistent winter conditions. Temperatures inch above the freezing mark, and the amount of snowfall starts to reduce. However, these areas can still experience sudden cold snaps and snow showers, especially in early March.

On the Adriatic coast, March ushers in milder and sunnier conditions. Coastal cities like Split, Dubrovnik, and the island of Hvar observe average temperatures from 11°C (51.8°F) to 16°C (60.8°F), with the end of the month feeling noticeably warmer. The rainfall begins to decrease, usually ranging between 40mm (1.57") to 60mm (2.36"), as the weather transitions towards more typical Mediterranean conditions. However, occasional rainy days can still occur.

The daylight hours start to increase in March, hinting at the approaching summer season. Despite this, the weather can fluctuate greatly during March, with some days feeling more like winter and others hinting at the warmth of spring. The country gradually leaves behind the harshest winter conditions as it prepares for the arrival of a warmer season.

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• Zagreb - March »
  In Zagreb, Croatia, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days. In Zagreb in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.
• Split - March »
  On the first day of March in Split, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 17:43. In Split, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.
• Rijeka - March »
  In Rijeka during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation. In Rijeka, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation.
• Osijek - March »
  In Osijek during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. March is the last month it regularly snows in Osijek, Croatia.
• Zadar - March »
  In Zadar in March, during 12.9 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. As March begins in Zadar there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 9.4°C (48.9°F) in February to a cool 12.6°C (54.7°F).
• Pula - March »
  Pula's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a fresh 10°C (50°F) in February to a refreshing 13°C (55.4°F). In Pula, in March, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation.
• Slavonski Brod - March »
  In Slavonski Brod in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation. In Slavonski Brod, Croatia, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days.
• Karlovac - March »
  In Karlovac, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of snow. In Karlovac, in March, during 2.3 snowfall days, 51mm (2.01") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Varaždin - March »
  In Varaždin, in March, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of March in Varaždin, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:41.
• Šibenik - March »
  Significant increase to average daylight hours and an increase in sunshine duration supports this observation. Šibenik's weather in March shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from February's chilly 9.4°C (48.9°F) to a fresh 12.6°C (54.7°F). In March, in Šibenik, Croatia, the rain falls for 12.9 days.
• Dubrovnik - March »
  In Dubrovnik, Croatia, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the month of March, Dubrovnik's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a frosty 8.4°C (47.1°F).