Lunga

Island Adriatic island near Šibenik with rugged coastline

A small Adriatic island off Šibenik‑Knin County that appeals to boaters and sailors exploring Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline.

Škunj (left), Kameni Žakanj (back), Ravni Žakan, Lunga 20240721 043.jpg
Lunga
43.7306, 15.4194

How to Get to Lunga #

Access is by private boat or local ferry services from mainland ports in Šibenik-Knin County. Check seasonal ferry timetables as island services are often reduced in shoulder seasons.

Tips for Visiting Lunga #

  • Check local ferry schedules to and from the nearest mainland ports; some island services are infrequent.
  • Explore the island's coves at low tide but be mindful of slippery rocks and rapidly changing tides.

Best Time to Visit Lunga #

Best time: summer months for reliable sea access and swimming.

Summer
June-September · 22-28°C
Calmer seas and warm weather, best for swimming and coastal walks.
Late Spring/Early Autumn
May and October · 15-22°C
Fewer crowds and pleasant temperatures; some seasonal services may be reduced.

Weather & Climate near Lunga #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 5°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (709 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.2 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 (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 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 (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.2 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 14°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 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 (44 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 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 20°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.6 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 (41 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 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. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 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 13°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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