The best time to visit Pula
Pula month by month in numbers — July is warmest, November and December share the wettest title, and May, June and September strike the best balance of heat and crowds.
- Warmest
- July, averaging 26.7°C
- Coldest
- January, averaging 7.4°C
- Driest
- July and August, 5 rainy days each
Pula has a Mediterranean climate: summer is warm and dry, winter mild and wet. July is the warmest month, averaging 26.7°C, and shares the driest title with August at five rainy days each; November and December are the opposite, at thirteen rainy days each. May, Jun, Sep sit in the middle — warm enough for Kamenjak, without the Arena's August crowds.
Pula month by month
Temperature is the mean over the whole day (not the daily high), and a rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain; averages for 2021–2024.
Summer is hot, and the Arena can cut a visit short
July and August average more than 26°C and bring the least rain of the year. The Arena hosts concerts and other events in summer — when something is booked, seasonal: Apr 8–20, May 8–21, Jun–Aug 8–22, Sep 8–21, Oct 8–19, Nov–Mar 9–17 can change for that day, so it's worth checking before planning the whole day around it.
Rain, not cold
Winter in Pula rarely averages below 7°C, but November and December carry the most rainy days of the year, thirteen each. Snow is rare; what you notice is rain.
Kamenjak and Brijuni depend on the season, not the timetable
Kamenjak charges cars and motorbikes only from 2 May to 30 September; on foot or by bike it's free all year. Brijuni's price changes with the season, €35 (Jan–May, Oct–Dec), €50 (Jun–Sep).
The best balance
These three months carry enough warmth for swimming at Kamenjak, without the Arena's peak August crowds or a full car park at the cape. July and August add the height of summer and the busiest centre.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
When is the best time to visit Pula?
May, June and September — comfortable temperatures, and smaller crowds at the Arena and Kamenjak than in July and August.
How hot does Pula get in summer?
The average daily mean tops out around 26–27°C in July and August, alongside the least rain of the year.
Does Kamenjak charge an entry fee in winter?
Not for cars — the fee only applies from 2 May to 30 September. On foot or by bike it's free all year.
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