Maslinovik Island

Village in Šibenik-Knin County, coastal hinterland

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Maslinovik at a Glance#

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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.

Late spring
May-June · 15-23°C
Wildflowers and comfortable hiking temperatures; fewer day-trippers from nearby Šibenik.
Early autumn
September-October · 18-24°C
Warm sea breezes and clear visibility of the archipelago; golden light on the pine-scrub slopes.

Weather & Climate near Maslinovik#

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
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° - 12° 6° 53 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Good 7° - 14° 10° 59 mm partly cloudy 75% 3.5 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 10° - 17° 13° 58 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.3 m/s 1.1 high 13.3h
May Excellent 14° - 22° 18° 44 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.9 m/s 1.6 very high 14.5h
June Ideal 18° - 26° 22° 43 mm mostly sunny 74% 2.6 m/s 2.0 very high 15.2h
July Ideal 20° - 29° 25° 22 mm mostly sunny 70% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.9h
August Ideal 20° - 29° 25° 38 mm mostly sunny 70% 2.5 m/s 1.7 very high 13.8h
September Excellent 16° - 25° 21° 66 mm some cloud 70% 2.8 m/s 1.1 high 12.4h
October Very Good 13° - 21° 17° 71 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Good 9° - 15° 12° 83 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.6 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
December Acceptable 6° - 12° 7° 71 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h

Nearby Attractions to Maslinovik#

Jaz (island)
Jaz (island)
Small Adriatic island in Šibenik-Knin County
Island 4.3 km