In June in Croatia you can have it all: sailing, cruises, swimming, culture plus all sorts of outdoor activities. It is my preferred time to visit Croatia.
Average June Temperatures (Celsius) |
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| Destination | Daytime | Nighttime |
| Zagreb | +24 | +14 |
| Dubrovnik | +27 | +19 |
| Split | +28 | +20 |
| Zadar | +25 | +17 |
| Rijeka | +25 | +17 |
| Porec | +25 | +16 |
| Pula | +25 | +17 |
The tourist season is well underway in Dubrovnik (where you should have an advance reservation) but just getting started in other coastal and island destinations. You're before the summer tourist crush but everything is open for business. Croatian local and international ferries are on their summer schedules making it easier to get to Croatia's islands. The weather makes June an excellent month to enjoy the outdoors and there are also some lively festivals.
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
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June 10 is Corpus Christi, a bank holiday.
June 22 is the Day of Antifascist Resistance, a bank holiday
June 25 is Statehood Day, a bank holiday.
FESTIVALS
Zagreb
Dance Week Festival
This festival of contemporary dance attracts troupes from all Europe as well as the best of Croatian modern dance.
InMusic Festival
On the shores of Lake Jarun, this is one of Europe's premier music festivals.
Rovinj
Summer Salsa Festival
It's only been going on for a few years but the new Salsa Festival is putting some spice into this old fishing village.
Sibenik
International Children's Festival
Puppets, muppets, plays and workshops are all geared to young'uns in this kiddiefest.
Split
Days of Radunica
This festival refers to traditional St John and St Peter celebrations. Much takes place in and around the streets and squares of the Radunica neighbourhood in the last week of June. More information.
Hvar
Lavender Festival
In the hill village of Velo Grablje, this festival at the end of the month showcases Hvar's most famous product. More information from the tourist office.
