Best time to visit Plitvice Lakes

Go inJuly and September

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Buy timed tickets online in summer.

Plitvice Lakes month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	3°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	5°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Poor	10°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Poor	14°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Mixed	19°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
June	Mixed	23°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Good	26°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Mixed	26°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Good	21°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Mixed	15°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Autumn colours
November	Poor	9°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Autumn colours
December	Poor	4°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Plitvice Lakes are usually cheapest in October–March. The catch: October–March are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in May–August, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in October–December.

Plitvice has 16 terraced lakes linked by waterfalls.

When is the best time to visit Plitvice Lakes?

The best time to visit Plitvice Lakes is July and September. Buy timed tickets online in summer.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Plitvice Lakes?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–March, when demand is lowest.

When is Plitvice Lakes busiest?

Plitvice Lakes is busiest in May–August.

What is the weather like in Plitvice Lakes?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C, and January the coolest at 3°C. The wettest period is August–June.