Climate Insights for Vela Luka

The climate in Vela Luka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 934mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 183mm of rainfall. Vela Luka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Vela Luka sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 26°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Vela Luka is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 934mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 183mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 11mm. That's 173mm 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.

Vela Luka is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 26km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Vela Luka, which began on March 20, 2026. Vela Luka 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 August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Vela Luka is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°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 Vela Luka 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. 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.