Best Time to Visit Plitvice Lakes for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

84/100

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Best Time

July, August, June

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-1°C – 18°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Plitvice Lakes?

The best time to visit Plitvice Lakes for backpacking is July, August, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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These months are especially popular among backpackers in Plitvice Lakes due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Plitvice Lakes

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
JanuaryBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Januaryarrow_forward	25Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	2°	101	13	86%	shoulder
FebruaryBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Februaryarrow_forward	27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	0°	4°	111	11.7	82%	shoulder
MarchBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Marcharrow_forward	37Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	8°	96	13	71%	shoulder
AprilBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Aprilarrow_forward	39Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	13°	122	15.8	70%	shoulder
MayBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Mayarrow_forward	70Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	13°	18°	126	15.5	70%	shoulder
JuneBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Junearrow_forward	80Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	110	14.3	71%	shoulder
JulyBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Julyarrow_forward	84Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	88	12	69%	shoulder
AugustBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Augustarrow_forward	83Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	95	12.2	70%	shoulder
SeptemberBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Septemberarrow_forward	70Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	19°	152	14	78%	wet
OctoberBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Octoberarrow_forward	36Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	14°	158	15.4	81%	wet
NovemberBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Novemberarrow_forward	20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	5°	8°	176	15.4	81%	wet
DecemberBackpacking in Plitvice Lakes in Decemberarrow_forward	19Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	0°	3°	143	15.4	87%	shoulder