Rivanj
Island Small Croatian island near Zadar in the Adriatic
Rivanj, in the Zadar archipelago, attracts boaters seeking pebble beaches, pine‑shaded bays and quiet swimming spots reachable by local ferries and private charters.
Rivanj is a small island in the Zadar County of Croatia, located in the northern Adriatic Sea amid the Zadar archipelago. The island is low-lying and typical of the central Dalmatian islands, with Mediterranean vegetation and limited infrastructure.
Access to Rivanj is by private boat or local boat services from nearby larger islands and the coastal city of Zadar; it is commonly visited for day trips, quiet anchorages, and short coastal walks. The island is part of the cluster of inhabited and uninhabited islands that form the archipelago off Croatia’s central coast.
Geographically Rivanj lies southwest of the island of Ugljan and west of Zadar in northern Dalmatia, within Zadar County and the central Adriatic maritime landscape.
How to Get to Rivanj #
Rivanj is a small island in Zadar County best reached by boat from the Dalmatian coast. From the city of Zadar you can catch local passenger ferries or arrange a private boat transfer from Zadar harbour (seasonal timetables apply); many smaller islands are served only by summer or on‑demand services.
If you arrive by boat you will land at the island jetty and walk a short distance into the settlement; there are no vehicle ferries or major roads on such small islands.
Tips for Visiting Rivanj #
- Arrive early in the day by private boat or local water taxi from Zadar to get the best moorings and quiet coves before weekend day‑charter traffic builds up.
- Use the single harbour/landing area at the main settlement rather than attempting to land on exposed beaches; the island has no car service so plan to carry gear from the dock.
- Visit midweek or outside high-season Saturdays: Rivanj is small and calm, and weekday visits give you long stretches of near-solitude on its bays and hiking paths that many weekend visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit Rivanj #
Late spring through early autumn (May-September) is best for warm weather, swimming and regular ferry service.
Weather & Climate near Rivanj #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (858 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (66 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 (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
