Plavnik
Island Uninhabited Croatian islet with lighthouse and cliffs
Plavnik is a small, rocky island in the northern Adriatic Sea off the Croatian coast, located in the Kvarner Gulf and administered from Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. The island is uninhabited and characterised by steep shorelines and Mediterranean vegetation.
There are no settlements or services on Plavnik; it is visited occasionally by boaters and anglers for its coastal scenery and surrounding clear water. The shoreline is typical of local karstic islands with cliffs and small coves.
Plavnik has historically been of limited human use because of its steep terrain and lack of freshwater. It falls within the wider island landscape of Cres-Lošinj and nearby mainland coastal features.
The island sits off the eastern Adriatic coast in the Kvarner Gulf, near larger islands in the northern Croatian archipelago and within easy boating distance of Cres and the Istrian and Kvarner mainland.
Tips for Visiting Plavnik #
- Access to Plavnik is best by private boat from nearby ports; plan your approach and anchorage in advance because there are no visitor facilities on the islet.
- Avoid landing during bird-breeding season and check local regulations - parts of Plavnik are protected for wildlife, so shore access may be restricted at times.
- Visit in late spring or early autumn when sea conditions are generally calmer and fewer day-boat crowds are out on the water.
Best Time to Visit Plavnik #
Best visited late spring through early autumn for reliable boat access and warm sea conditions; shoulder months offer fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Plavnik #
Plavnik's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1141 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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