The Istrian Peninsula lies in the northeastern Adriatic Sea, but it also serves as a link between the Mediterranean and middle-European continental regions. Istria’s climate is consequently usually Mediterranean at the coastline, but gradually transitions to a mild continental climate in the interior. That change is being influenced by the proximity of the Alps and the chilly air coming from the mountains nearby.
Istria’s coastal regions have long, warm summers, and the winters are typically mild and pleasant. Throughout the entire year, it rarely gets below zero. With an average temperature of 6°C, January is the coldest month of the year in Istria, where the air is warmer than 10°C on more than 260 days of the year. It is unusual to see snow, which usually only covers the highest summits of the mountains in the interior. The winter is brief, windy, and rainy. The distinctive regional winds—bura, jugo, and maestral—refresh Istria as they do the rest of Croatia’s coastline. Bura clears the skies as it blows from the north and offers invigorating Alps mountain air. Jugo typically serves as a rain-forecasting messenger and transports warm air from the south all the way from the Sahara desert. Maestral is a nice breeze that blows daily from the ocean toward the shore and provides the much-appreciated coolness throughout the sweltering summer months.
The hottest part of the summer, which typically lasts 20 days and extends through July and August, begins early. Before the start of the tourist season, the sea gets to a comfortable swimming temperature, and it typically stays there until well into the fall. Therefore, any time between April and October is the best time to travel to Istria. The sea temperature is at its warmest in August, averaging 24°C, however it can reach 26°C on a hot day.
With more than 2400 hours of sunlight per year, Istria is one of Croatia’s sunniest regions. You can enjoy an average of 10 hours of sunlight every day throughout the summer. Although those are the perfect conditions for soaking up all the summertime fun, you should always shield yourself and your loved ones from the sun’s direct rays in order to avoid any potential health risks.
Go ahead and book your next holiday in one of Hedonistrian Properties and enjoy the warm and welcoming weather.
Source: www.istriatravelguide.com
