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.
Kakan (island) at a Glance#
About Kakan (island)#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Kakan (island)#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Good | 5° - 11° | 6° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | 6° - 13° | 8° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.3h |
| May | Very Good | 14° - 21° | 18° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.5h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 25° | 21° | 44 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 28° | 24° | 23 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.9h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 24° | 39 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 2.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 25° | 20° | 71 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| December | Good | 6° - 12° | 7° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
