Pašman | TravelDojo

Pašman is an island in the northern Dalmatian archipelago off Croatia’s Zadar coast, characterised by a mix of small villages, olive groves and sheltered bays. It is a low-lying island with a largely Mediterranean landscape and a focus on sea-based recreation.

The island’s attractions are its beaches, clear coastal waters and opportunities for cycling, hiking and sea kayaking between coves. Small settlements provide local services and seasonal visitor accommodation, while boat traffic and ferries link Pašman to the mainland and nearby islands.

Historically the island developed through medieval settlement, maritime activities and agricultural traditions such as olive and fig cultivation; churches and small historic centres reflect this long settlement history.

Pašman lies in Zadar County within the northern Dalmatian island group, relatively close to the Croatian mainland and served by ferry routes to Biograd na Moru and other Dalmatian ports.

Beaches and activities: Pašman is valued for shallow sandy bays, clear waters and a quieter tourism profile compared with larger Dalmatian islands; it is popular for swimming, cycling and small-boat cruising.
Ferry connections: Regular passenger ferries connect the island with the mainland at Biograd na Moru and with neighboring islands, making it accessible for day trips and short stays.

What to See #

Tkon: The town of Tkon is the island's principal ferry connection to the Croatian mainland and hosts basic services, shops and seasonal accommodation.
Ždrelac channel: The narrow channel at Ždrelac links the island to nearby Ugljan by a short bridge and is a local transit point between islands in the Zadar archipelago.

How to Get to Pašman #

The island of Pašman is served by car ferries from the Dalmatian mainland. A regular Jadrolinija ferry runs from Biograd na Moru to the port of Tkon on Pašman. Biograd is about a 25-30 km drive south from Zadar by road; from Tkon harbor the main villages on Pašman are a short drive or walk inland. Local roads and small ferries connect settlements on the island.

Tips for Visiting Pašman #

Take the Jadrolinija ferry from Biograd na Moru to Tkon (the usual short car/passenger crossing) or reach Pašman via the bridge at Ždrelac from Ugljan; check seasonal ferry schedules in advance.
Avoid peak July-August mid‑day beach crowds by arriving early or late; once the day‑trippers leave you can explore quieter coves and fishing villages.
Rent a bike or use local boat taxis to access lesser‑visited beaches and inland villages - many visitors stay on the main coastal strip and miss the island's interior paths and small konobas.

Best Time to Visit Pašman #

Visit in summer for beach activities or in May/September for milder weather with fewer crowds.

Summer (best for beaches and boating)

June-August · 22-30 °C

Warm, dry weather ideal for swimming, boating and island hopping; highest visitor numbers and ferry traffic.

Shoulder seasons (comfortable)

May and September · 15-24 °C

Warmer but less crowded than midsummer; good for hiking and quieter coastal visits.

Winter (quiet, cooler)

December-February · 5-12 °C

Cooler and much quieter with limited tourist services; some businesses may operate seasonally.

Weather & Climate near Pašman #

Climate

Pašman's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (820 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 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 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 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 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 7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 16°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 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 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 21°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

2.8 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 15°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

2.6 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 18°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

55%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

29 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 17°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

2.5 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 14°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

4° – 11°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

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