Admiralty Chart No 1463 Otocic Olipa to Ostri Rt, Published 1961.jpg

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Olipa

Island

A small Croatian islet near the Pelješac Peninsula with a lighthouse and rocky coves. Boaters and divers stop for swimming, coastal views and short hikes around the headland.

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Olipa essentials

Country: Croatia
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Croatian
Emergency: 192

Olipa at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Olipa

Best in summer months for calmer seas and accessible landings.

Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 20-28°C (68-82°F)
Warm sea temperatures and calmer conditions for small-boat landings.
Winter
December-February · 12-18°C (54-64°F)
Milder but less predictable sea conditions.

Weather & Climate near Olipa

Climate

Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1011 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 46 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 7° - 12° 7° 107 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
February Acceptable 6° - 12° 7° 95 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.0 m/s 0.4 low 10.4h
March Good 8° - 14° 11° 88 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 11° - 18° 15° 81 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.5 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Excellent 16° - 23° 19° 61 mm some cloud 69% 3.0 m/s 1.6 very high 14.4h
June Excellent 20° - 27° 23° 46 mm mostly sunny 61% 2.9 m/s 2.0 very high 15.1h
July Ideal 22° - 29° 26° 31 mm clear 50% 3.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.8h
August Ideal 22° - 29° 25° 46 mm clear 50% 2.8 m/s 1.8 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 18° - 25° 22° 79 mm some cloud 61% 3.0 m/s 1.1 high 12.3h
October Very Good 15° - 21° 18° 117 mm some cloud 71% 3.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Good 11° - 16° 13° 137 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
December Acceptable 8° - 13° 11° 123 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Olipa

Olipa is reached by private boat from the Pelješac peninsula or nearby Dubrovnik and Korčula departure points. Access is weather-dependent; local charter operators can arrange landings when conditions permit.

Tips for Visiting Olipa

  • If landing by boat, approach with caution-the island's surrounding waters can be tricky depending on swell and wind.
  • Bring water and shade-there are limited facilities on the islet and little natural shelter from sun.