Croatia in Autumn

September and October are beautiful months to visit Croatia. The tourist crush has lightened somewhat (although September can still be busy), the weather is mild rather than scorchingly hot and the sea is still warm enough for swimming--at least through mid-October. Hotels are open, excursions are running and local ferries are on the summer schedule (i.e. more frequent) until the end of September.

Travelling to Croatia in autumn is also easy on the budget as hotel prices start their six-month decline in September. Car ferries are also a little cheaper. You'll have more flexibility in arranging accommodation and car rental as you'll have less competition for rooms and vehicles.

By mid-November shortening daylight hours can limit sightseeing somewhat and many hotels start their winter hibernation. The cooler temperatures mean that beaches, swimming and sunbathing will probably not be your first priorities.

Where to Go in Autumn

Good late autumn destinations in Croatia include the interior of Istria, the national parks and cities such as Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik that offer a vibrant cultural life where you can always duck into a museum if the weather turns nasty.

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