Arta Velika

Island Small Adriatic islet near Šibenik

Arta Velika is a small island in Šibenik-Knin County off Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, frequented by sailors and kayakers navigating the archipelagos and exploring rocky shores.

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Arta Velika
43.8583, 15.5464

How to Get to Arta Velika #

Access is by private boat or local ferry services from Šibenik and nearby coastal towns; schedules are seasonal and depend on operators.

Tips for Visiting Arta Velika #

  • High tide and low wind days give the best conditions for coastal walks around the island.
  • The island is small and suited to day trips; there are few facilities - bring provisions.

Best Time to Visit Arta Velika #

Visit in summer for calm seas and pleasant temperatures.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 20-28°C (68-82°F)
Best time for island hopping and swimming in the Šibenik-Knin coastal region.

Weather & Climate near Arta Velika #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (755 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.5h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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