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Ploče

Ploče is a village in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,711. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now12°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population4,711
Local time00:44
43.06° N, 17.43° EElevation 10 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code20340
The year in Pločeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62November
November: high / low17° / 9°
Rain this month156mm
Sea this month19°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Ploče at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

156 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

28 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Ploče

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today1 Nov16°11°6.8 mm
Mon2 Nov20°11°1.6 mm
Tue3 Nov17°14°
Wed4 Nov20°13°0.7 mm
Thu5 Nov20°10°
Fri6 Nov20°8°
Sat7 Nov20°8°
Sun8 Nov20°11°0.5 mm
Mon9 Nov18°16°46.2 mm

When to go to Ploče

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score374863747560545268776240
High12°13°16°20°25°30°33°33°28°22°17°13°
Low5°5°8°10°14°18°21°21°17°13°9°6°
Rain (mm)105100110856353285388125156147
Wet days12111111119669101212
Sea14°14°14°15°18°22°24°25°23°21°19°16°

What's on in Ploče

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

Monuments and museums in Ploče

All monuments

Outdoors around Ploče

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
Camp PodacaCamp sites
0.4 km
Kamp Baćinska JezeraCamp sites
2.2 km
Makarska RivieraViewpoints
3.3 km
Deja Duba RabaViewpoints
4.9 km

Nature around Ploče

Nature in Croatia

Wildlife in November

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

The sky over Ploče

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ploče

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Baška Voda 5 km →1962 · 49 km
6.2Budva 8 km ↙1979 · 140 km
6.2Tučepi 4 km ↙1962 · 40 km
6.0Slano 4 km ↗1996 · 50 km

Towns and villages around Ploče

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

Ploče from above

Postal code

20340

Getting to Ploče

Mostar International AirportOMO
42 km
Brač AirportBWK
66 km
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković AirportDBV
87 km
PločeRailway station
0.9 km
ČapljinaRailway station
22 km
PločeTrpanj
0.6 km
Terminal za sipke tereteFerry port
0.9 km

Places near Ploče

Places with a climate like Ploče

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ploče?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ploče.
What is the hottest month in Ploče?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Ploče?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ploče?
November is the wettest month with about 156 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ploče?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Ploče?
The postal code of Ploče is 20340.