Škarda Island
Uninhabited islet in the Zadar archipelago
A small uninhabited islet off Croatia's Zadar coast, frequented by boaters for sheltered anchorages, rocky snorkeling spots and short swims from the dinghy.
Škarda at a Glance#
Address: Škarda Island, Zadar County, Croatia (uninhabited Adriatic islet)
How to Get to Škarda#
Škarda lies in the Zadar archipelago. Access is by private boat from Zadar or nearby islands; no regular ferry service exists. Boat tours sometimes include the island as part of an island-hopping route.
Tips for Visiting Škarda#
- Arrive by private boat or local ferry - the island has no regular public transport and is best accessed from nearby islands like Dugi Otok or Pag.
- Explore the shoreline coves for snorkeling; the waters around Škarda are clear and small grottoes offer shelter.
- Bring provisions - there are no services on the island; pack out what is brought in.
Best Time to Visit Škarda#
Summer is the best time to visit by boat; late spring and early autumn offer quieter experiences with reasonable weather.
Weather & Climate near Škarda#
Škarda's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (855 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | 7° - 13° | 8° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.3h |
| May | Very Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.6h |
| June | Excellent | 18° - 26° | 22° | 57 mm | some cloud | 67% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 29° | 24° | 31 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| August | Excellent | 20° - 28° | 24° | 53 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 24° | 20° | 96 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 9° - 14° | 12° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 7° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
