Zeča Island

Small Adriatic islet near Cres-Lošinj archipelago

Small Adriatic islet off Croatia's Primorje coast, often visited by boaters for secluded coves and brief anchoring stops.

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Zeča at a Glance#

Address: Islet Zeča (off the Croatian coast), Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia

Hours: Open year-round

Admission: Free (access to islet); ferry fees if seasonal service operates

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How to Get to Zeča#

Zeča is accessible only by private boat or charter from nearby mainland marinas or larger islands in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. The closest regular ferry ports are on the larger islands and the mainland harbours; local boat operators in summer run day trips to small islets.

Tips for Visiting Zeča#

  • If arriving by private boat, anchor in the calmer bays on the leeward side-watch for submerged rocks near the north shore.
  • Check local skipper and harbour notices; small Adriatic islets can have changing mooring rules and seasonal closures for nesting birds.
  • Bring a pair of water shoes; shores are a mix of pebbles and weathered limestone with occasional seaweed.

Best Time to Visit Zeča#

Summer months are best for swimming and boat access; shoulder seasons offer quieter mooring and clearer water.

Summer
June-August · 22-28°C
Best for swimming, day trips and small-boat visits; busiest time for charterers.
Late spring and early autumn
May, September · 16-22°C
Pleasant sea temperatures and fewer day-trippers; ideal for calm sailing.

Weather & Climate near Zeča#

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (923 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 5° - 10° 6° 80 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.0 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
February Acceptable 5° - 10° 6° 64 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.2 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Good 7° - 13° 8° 63 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 10° - 16° 13° 66 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.0 m/s 1.0 high 13.3h
May Very Good 14° - 21° 18° 60 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.7 m/s 1.5 high 14.6h
June Excellent 18° - 25° 22° 66 mm some cloud 71% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 15.3h
July Ideal 21° - 28° 24° 37 mm mostly sunny 66% 2.6 m/s 2.0 very high 15.0h
August Excellent 20° - 28° 24° 62 mm mostly sunny 66% 2.6 m/s 1.6 very high 13.8h
September Excellent 17° - 23° 20° 96 mm some cloud 71% 2.7 m/s 1.0 high 12.4h
October Good 13° - 19° 16° 116 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.9 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.8h
November Acceptable 9° - 14° 12° 120 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Acceptable 7° - 11° 7° 93 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.2 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h