The days are getting longer in March and the weather is warming up a bit. It's a great month to visit Croatia as tourists are far fewer, especially in over-touristed Dubrovnik. Except for swimming, outdoor activities are in full flower.

Cycling in Mljet National Park

Is it too cold for you? Check out this temperature chart:

Average March Temperatures (Celsius)
Destination	Daytime	Nighttime
Zagreb	+12	+2
Dubrovnik	+14	+7
Split	+14	+8
Zadar	+11	+6
Opatija	+11	+6
Porec	+11	+5
Pula	+12	+6

 

If you're visiting Croatia in March, I recommend avoiding the islands and prioritizing the cities where there's always something to do. Also, Croatian ferry services from the mainland to the islands are much reduced in the off-season. Reduced, but not eliminated! Islanders need to get to the mainland too.

The concert, theatre, dance and opera season in full swing in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik. Check out the fascinating museums and galleries in Zagreb

Zagreb Art Pavilion

Even in outdoorsy Dubrovnik, some of Dubrovnik's highlights are indoors.

With everyone hard at work at their day jobs, Croatian nightlife is mostly confined to weekends with bars, music clubs and discos thriving from Friday to Sunday.

If all else fails, Croatia's cities have plenty of cosy cafes where it's easy to linger over coffee and cake with the locals.

Usually the winter snows are starting to melt which means it's a great time to visit places with waterfalls such is Plitvice Lakes and Krka National Park. The crowds are much reduced and the bare trees highlight the beautiful lakes.

Plitvice Lakes

Although still too chilly to swim. it's a good time for vigorous activities such as hiking, cycling or rock climbing.

Rock-climbing in Paklenica National Park

FESTIVALS

Depending on the calendar, it may be time for Palm Sunday or Easter. Both holidays are taken seriously in Catholic Croatia. The best is Holy Week in Korcula when the streets of the Old Town are filled with processions by Korcula's age-old brotherhoods. There's likely to be a fair or special exhibition in Zagreb where you can also check out the yearly International Documentary Film Festival (late February-early March)

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