Škrda
Island Small Adriatic island in Zadar County
Škrda is an uninhabited Adriatic islet in Zadar County frequented by boaters for secluded coves, snorkeling and day anchorage; there are scant facilities, so visitors arrive prepared for marine conditions.
Škrda is a small island in Zadar County on the Croatian Adriatic coast. It is part of the central Dalmatian archipelago and is not a permanently inhabited settlement.
The island is visited mainly by boaters and day-trippers exploring the Zadar archipelago for swimming, snorkeling and sheltered anchorages. There are no major services or regular ferry lines serving the island.
Škrda lies among the many small islands off the Croatian coast within Zadar County and is accessed from mainland marinas and nearby inhabited islands.
- Access: Uninhabited island in the Adriatic Sea, most commonly visited by private boats and island-hopping tours from the Zadar archipelago.
Tips for Visiting Škrda #
- Arrange boat transport in advance and aim to arrive early in the day to secure a sheltered bay for landing or anchoring before day-boat traffic increases.
- Plan your visit by focusing on one or two coves rather than trying to circumnavigate the island in a single stop-this lets you enjoy swimming and exploring without competing with other day trips.
- Take time to explore the island's interior pine paths and small bays; many day visitors only use the main landing areas and miss quieter beaches and ruined shepherd huts inland.
Best Time to Visit Škrda #
The island is best visited in late spring through early autumn when seas are calm and boat services run.
Weather & Climate near Škrda #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (933 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 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 (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (35 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 (55 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
