Ist (island) Island
Small Croatian Adriatic island with secluded beaches
Ist lies in the Zadar archipelago and is reachable by local ferry. Visitors come for rocky Adriatic beaches, small fishing settlements, olive groves and quiet island cycling or walking.
Ist (island) at a Glance#
Address: Ist, Zadar County, Croatia (no formal address)
About Ist (island)#
Ist is a small Adriatic island in Zadar County, Croatia, lying in the northern Dalmatian archipelago. It has a sparse population and a landscape of low hills, karst terrain and cultivated olives and vineyards.
The island offers quiet beaches, walking routes and a small number of settlements with local services; it is primarily visited by people seeking a low-key island experience rather than large-scale tourism. Regular ferry or boat connections serve the island from nearby larger islands or the Zadar area.
Archaeological and historical traces indicate long-term local habitation and maritime use, while today the island’s economy is largely agricultural and seasonal tourism.
Ist sits off the Dalmatian coast in the Adriatic Sea and is administered from Zadar County.
How to Get to Ist (island)#
Regular ferry services run from Zadar and nearby mainland ports during the tourist season; travel time depends on the route and operator (typically 1-2 hours from Zadar by local ferry). Check seasonal schedules and book in advance for summer weekends.
Tips for Visiting Ist (island)#
- Respect local ferry timetables-services are infrequent and fill up in summer.
- Explore quiet coves by foot-the island is small and most interesting features are a short walk from the harbor.
- Bring local cash for small shops and restaurants; card acceptance can be limited on smaller islands.
Best Time to Visit Ist (island)#
Summer months are best for swimming and boat services; shoulder seasons offer calm, fewer tourists and cooler temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Ist (island)#
Ist (island)'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 4°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (882 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 5° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | 6° - 13° | 8° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.3h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.6h |
| June | Excellent | 17° - 26° | 21° | 58 mm | some cloud | 67% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 24° | 32 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 24° | 53 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 24° | 20° | 99 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 12° - 19° | 16° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 6° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
