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Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia

Rab

Rab is a small town in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 7,161 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population7,161
Local time16:37
44.76° N, 14.76° EElevation 9 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code51280
The year in Rabweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low18° / 14°
Rain this month209mm
Sea this month19°
Best timeAug–Oct

Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rab at a glance

Best time to visitAug–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in July

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

232 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

52 mm of rain

Warmest sea24°C

August

Weather in Rab

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°17°7.3 mm
Fri23 Oct19°17°
Sat24 Oct18°14°41.2 mm
Sun25 Oct17°13°
Mon26 Oct19°16°
Tue27 Oct19°17°
Wed28 Oct19°17°
Thu29 Oct20°16°
Fri30 Oct16°14°
Sat31 Oct14°13°1.5 mm

When to go to Rab

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score262740566872727373733923
High8°9°12°15°20°24°27°27°23°18°13°10°
Low4°5°7°11°15°19°22°22°18°14°9°6°
Rain (mm)1491381291261281095296204209232208
Wet days1212111214129911121413
Sea12°11°11°13°17°21°24°24°21°19°17°14°

What's on in Rab

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

Outdoors around Rab

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
Camping Padova III receptionCamp sites
0.2 km
Kuća Miroslav HirtzMountain huts
0.2 km
Campanile of the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Mary's AssumptionViewpoints
0.3 km
Sveti JurajViewpoints
0.7 km
AC San MarinoCamp sites
1.2 km
Mirko Diving CenterDive site
5.1 km
Medova BužaDive site
6.4 km
Fels MacinjDive site
11 km
Kap TankiDive site
12 km

Nature around Rab

Nature in Croatia

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Rab

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Mošćenica 8 km ←2020 · 139 km
5.6Oklaj 4 km →1970 · 140 km
5.6Marotta 23 km ↗2022 · 147 km
5.6Bosansko Grahovo 7 km ↓1986 · 144 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Croatia

Towns and villages around Rab

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

Rab from above

Postal code

51280

Getting to Rab

Rijeka AirportRJK
53 km
Pula AirportPUY
68 km
Zadar AirportZAD
87 km
RabNovalja · Rijeka · Tovarnele
0.4 km
TovarneleRab
7.5 km

Places near Rab

Places with a climate like Rab

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rab?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rab.
What is the hottest month in Rab?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Rab?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rab?
November is the wettest month with about 232 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Rab?
The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C and coolest in February at about 11°C.
What is the postal code of Rab?
The postal code of Rab is 51280.