Kurba Vela Island
Uninhabited Adriatic island with rugged coastline
An uninhabited Adriatic islet in Šibenik-Knin County, Kurba Vela draws boaters and fishermen for sheltered coves, rocky shores and day-trip anchoring from nearby marinas.
Kurba Vela at a Glance#
How to Get to Kurba Vela#
Kurba Vela is reached only by private boat or water taxi from the Dalmatian coast near Šibenik. From Šibenik the crossing depends on the launch point and sea conditions; small motorboats and private yachts make the trip in under an hour depending on departure.
Tips for Visiting Kurba Vela#
- Access by small boat from the nearby larger islands; there are no services on Kurba Vela.
- If visiting by private yacht, check local anchorage charts for depth and exposure - winds can change quickly in the Adriatic.
Best Time to Visit Kurba Vela#
A small Adriatic islet off Croatia's Šibenik-Knin coast; Kurba Vela is uninhabited and visited mainly by boaters.
Weather & Climate near Kurba Vela#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 5°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (696 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 7° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Good | 5° - 12° | 6° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | 7° - 13° | 8° | 56 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° | 17° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.5h |
| June | Excellent | 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° | 23° | 40 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 24° | 20° | 74 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 78 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 | 7° - 13° | 8° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
