When to visit
Croatia in October
October is harvest and quiet coast. Istria smells of truffles, Dubrovnik celebrates food for two weeks, and brave swimmers still get into the sea in the south.
- Truffle season peaks in Motovun and inland Istria.
- Dubrovnik's Good Food Festival runs mid-month with special menus across town.
- Some island restaurants and campsites close; towns stay fully alive.
Measured averages in Croatia in October
| City | Day | Night | Rain days | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb | 17° | 9° | 9 | – |
| Split | 21° | 14° | 9 | 22° |
| Dubrovnik | 21° | 13° | 10 | 23° |
| Zadar | 20° | 13° | 9 | 22° |
| Pula | 20° | 14° | 11 | 21° |
Ten-year monthly means (2015–2024), sea 2022–2024. Data: Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0.
On the calendar in Croatia in October
Food & drink
Good Food Festival 2026
5 Oct - 18 Oct 2026Old Town
Culture
34th Zagreb Marathon
11 October 2026City centre
Culture
Open House Zagreb 2026
16 Oct - 18 Oct 2026Various locations