Sveti Petar (island) Island

Small Adriatic island near Krk with rocky coastline

Off Croatia's northern Adriatic coast in Primorje‑Gorski Kotar County, Sveti Petar is a small islet visited by boaters for swimming, cliff‑side fishing and short coastal walks.

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Sveti Petar (island) at a Glance#

How to Get to Sveti Petar (island)#

Best reached by private boat from nearby ports on the Kvarner and northern Dalmatian coasts; no regular ferry services typically call at the islet.

Tips for Visiting Sveti Petar (island)#

  • Private boats are the usual way to visit; respect local mooring restrictions and private property signs.
  • Bring snorkeling gear if conditions are calm - the waters around small Adriatic islets are often clear.
  • There are no tourist facilities on the islet - bring water and supplies.

Best Time to Visit Sveti Petar (island)#

Summer is the obvious time to visit for calm seas and swimming; spring and autumn are quieter alternatives.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 22-30°C
Warm sea temperatures and best conditions for boating.
Late spring/early autumn
May, Sep · 16-24°C
Fewer boats and pleasant weather for short visits.

Weather & Climate near Sveti Petar (island)#

Climate

Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (881 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 39 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 6° - 10° 6° 75 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.0 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
February Acceptable 5° - 11° 6° 62 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.2 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Good 7° - 14° 11° 61 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 10° - 17° 14° 64 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.1 m/s 1.0 high 13.3h
May Excellent 15° - 22° 18° 60 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.8 m/s 1.5 high 14.6h
June Excellent 19° - 26° 23° 59 mm some cloud 72% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 15.3h
July Ideal 21° - 29° 25° 33 mm mostly sunny 67% 2.6 m/s 2.0 very high 15.0h
August Excellent 21° - 29° 25° 55 mm mostly sunny 68% 2.5 m/s 1.6 very high 13.8h
September Excellent 17° - 24° 20° 97 mm some cloud 70% 2.7 m/s 1.0 high 12.4h
October Good 14° - 20° 17° 111 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.9 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.8h
November Acceptable 10° - 15° 12° 113 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.4 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Acceptable 7° - 12° 7° 91 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.3 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h

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