January · Croatia
Best time to visit Pula in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pula in January
Average temperature 7°C, 84 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Pula scores 1.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pula pairs a first-century Roman amphitheatre with an Istrian harbour, the Brijuni islands and the rocky coast of Cape Kamenjak.
January in Pula — the hardest end of the year
Expect 7°C (44°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 84 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 1.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Pula — 7.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pula in January?
- In January, Pula averages 7°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Pula?
- January earns a 1.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pula in January?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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