Maslinovik
Island Village in Šibenik-Knin County, coastal hinterland
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How to Get to Maslinovik #
Maslinovik is best reached from Šibenik (roughly 15-25 km depending on the exact access point). Drive southeast on the D8 coastal road; look for small local roads signposted to coastal hamlets and park where sightlines permit. Many visitors combine a trip here with boat trips that leave from Šibenik harbor - charter skippers can drop passengers at secluded coves along the headland. Walking from the nearest village typically involves uneven dirt tracks; stout shoes and a sense of adventure are recommended.
Tips for Visiting Maslinovik #
- Visit in late afternoon light: the low sun emphasizes the red ochre of the hill and makes the Adriatic shimmer beyond the pines.
- Approach on foot from the nearest village rather than by car - the worn footsteps in the scrub reveal small carved initials and votive offerings.
- Bring a camera with a long lens: small seabirds and lizards are commonly seen on the slopes, but they skitter away quickly.
Best Time to Visit Maslinovik #
Best visited in the shoulder seasons for mild weather and fewer people; summers can be hot and windy.
Weather & Climate near Maslinovik #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (671 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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