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Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia

Korčula

Korčula is a small town in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,415 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population5,415
Local time16:43
42.96° N, 17.14° EElevation 6 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code20260
The year in Korčulaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low22° / 16°
Rain this month103mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Korčula at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

137 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

21 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby4+

within 14 km

Weather in Korčula

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
21°C

Partly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct21°17°1.5 mm
Fri23 Oct21°14°
Sat24 Oct21°16°21.2 mm
Sun25 Oct20°16°8 mm
Mon26 Oct23°16°
Tue27 Oct23°15°
Wed28 Oct23°15°
Thu29 Oct23°16°
Fri30 Oct18°14°
Sat31 Oct18°13°

When to go to Korčula

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score394860778174676678786543
High12°13°15°18°23°28°30°31°26°22°17°13°
Low7°7°9°12°17°21°23°23°19°16°11°8°
Rain (mm)958694715248214481103137132
Wet days121111986458101212
Sea14°14°14°15°18°22°24°25°23°21°19°16°

What's on in Korčula

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Korčula

All monuments

More museums: Gradski Muzej Korčula · Opatska riznica · Zbirka ikona

Outdoors around Korčula

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
View over Korcula Old TownViewpoints
0.3 km
Kamp PernaCamp sites
0.9 km
KapaClimbing
1.2 km
Camping NevioCamp sites
1.3 km
Izletište HridClimbing
2.3 km
VidikovacViewpoints
2.7 km

Nature around Korčula

Nature in Croatia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Croatia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Korčula

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Korčula

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Baška Voda 5 km →1962 · 47 km
6.2Tučepi 4 km ↙1962 · 33 km
6.0Slano 4 km ↗1996 · 68 km
5.9Argud 6 km ↗1962 · 118 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 2

Ancient sites in Croatia

Towns and villages around Korčula

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Korčula from above

Postal code

20260

Getting to Korčula

Brač AirportBWK
52 km
Mostar International AirportOMO
68 km
Split Saint Jerome AirportSPU
94 km
Korčula (Old Town) ferry terminalPassenger ferry to Korčula
0.1 km
KorčulaPomena · Stari Grad
0.1 km

Places near Korčula

Places with a climate like Korčula

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Korčula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Korčula.
What is the hottest month in Korčula?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Korčula?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Korčula?
November is the wettest month with about 137 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Korčula?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Korčula?
The postal code of Korčula is 20260.