Kakan (island)

Island Small Adriatic island near Šibenik, sparsely vegetated

Kakan, a small Adriatic isle in Šibenik‑Knin County, appears on boating routes for clear water, short swims and quiet anchorages.

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Kakan is a small island in the Adriatic Sea off the Dalmatian coast, administratively part of Šibenik-Knin County in Croatia. It is one of many low-lying islands and islets forming the Croatian archipelago.

The island is primarily a natural feature of the Adriatic with coastline and marine environments typical of the region. There are no large settlements or developed visitor facilities noted on the island.

Kakan lies among other islands off the central Dalmatian coast and is accessed by private boat from nearby inhabited islands or the mainland.

Kakan (island)
43.6876, 15.6733

How to Get to Kakan (island) #

Access by private boat or local island-hopping services from Šibenik or nearby larger islands; landing is informal-use small dinghies or anchor offshore.

Tips for Visiting Kakan (island) #

  • Bring water and sun protection; the island is small and offers no significant services.
  • Check tidal charts-some landing spots are easier at higher tide.

Best Time to Visit Kakan (island) #

Late spring to early autumn is best for visiting Croatian Adriatic islets.

Summer
June-September · 22-28°C
Warmer and good for short swims around the island.
Spring/Autumn
May & October · 18-24°C
Quieter and pleasant weather for short visits.

Weather & Climate near Kakan (island) #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (689 mm/year).

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

January

January is the coolest month 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
3.2 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 (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.3 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
3.4 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 (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

59 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 (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 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 17°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

44 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 20°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

23 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 (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 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 16°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.8 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. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.5 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 6°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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