| The
climate of Croatia varies from Mediterranean along the Adriatic
coast to continental, inland. The coastal areas have hot, dry summers
and rainy winters yet the inland areas are cold in winter and warm
in summer. The coast benefits from refreshing winds in the summer
and the mountain ranges shield them from bitter winds in the winter.
Sea temperatures never fall below 10 degrees in the winter and in
August it can be as high as 26 degrees, due to warm currents flowing
north up the Adriatic coast. In spring and early summer a sea breeze
keeps the temperature down along the coast. This breeze that usually
starts around 9am is perfect for sailing. The islands benefit from
up to 2715 hours of sunshine a year, the sunniest being Hvar. |
