Climate Insights for Benkovac

The climate in Benkovac is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1249mm of precipitation falls per year. Benkovac receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Benkovac is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and April.

Temperatures in Benkovac vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Benkovac is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1249mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 188mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 33mm. That's 154mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and April, totalling around 8cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Benkovac is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Benkovac, which began on March 20, 2026. Benkovac is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Benkovac is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benkovac based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.