Svetac
Island Uninhabited Adriatic island with rugged coastline
A small Adriatic island off Split-Dalmatia County, Svetac draws private boats and sailors seeking rocky coves, quiet anchorages and simple coastal walks rather than developed resorts.
Svetac is a small island in the Adriatic Sea off Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, administratively part of Split-Dalmatia County. The island is one of many minor islands in the central Dalmatian archipelago and lies in open Adriatic waters.
There are no significant settlements or tourist facilities recorded on the island; visits are typically by private boat or special charter. The island’s coastline and surrounding waters are the main draws for boaters and those navigating the Dalmatian islands.
Historically the island has been used intermittently for fishing and seasonal activity by local islanders from nearby inhabited islands. No major built heritage or continuous habitation is recorded for the modern period.
Geographically the island sits off Croatia’s central Dalmatian coast, among other small Adriatic islands. The nearest larger inhabited islands and mainland ports are within the Split-Dalmatia coastal region.
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Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 6°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (523 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.