Best time to go to Croatia
The time period from April to October is considered the best time to visit Croatia. Summer temperatures can reach up to 38°C in mid summer, while surface water temperatures go up to a pleasant 26°C. July and August are the busiest months due to many Europeans taking their annual vacations over this period. The summer months also see a plethora of cultural activities, such as the Dubrovnik Summer Festival and a series of festivals of music, film and art at the Roman Amphitheatre in Pula.
Spring is characterised by pleasant weather accompanied by rare, short showers, while early autumn is ideal for those looking for a tranquil holiday. Out of high season, the beaches are uncrowded and hotel prices significantly lower, while the weather remains stable and warm.
Events
17 Days of Croatian Film Festival
Zagreb Student Centre
Mar 2010
Zagreb's 17 Days of Croatian Film festival, at the Student Centre, presents audiences with a selection of the year's best Croatian movies. The short, medium and feature-length films include documentaries, animation, experimental films and music videos. The participating film-makers compete for special awards that include the jury's Days of Croatian Film award and the Croatian Film Critic Association's Octavian award.
RAF Amateur Film Festival
Zagreb
Mar - Apr 2010
Wannabe film-makers head to Zagreb's RAF Amateur Film Festival to showcase their 20-minute films. All films must have been made in the last year. The films with the highest audience ratings are shown around Croatia throughout the year.
FloraArt International Garden and Flower Exhibition
Zagreb
May 2010
Zagreb becomes a patchwork quilt of colour with the annual FloraArt International Garden and Flower Exhibition. Exhibitors from Croatia and beyond present their finest flowers and plants, along with the latest equipment to keep your grass green and your roses pruned.
International Folklore Festival
21 - 25 Jul 2010 (annual)
Zagreb
Zagreb's International Folklore Festival hosts exhibitions, folk and global music concerts, dance and music workshops, film and audio visual presentations at venues around the city. The festival boasts a programme featuring over 40 Croatian and foreign performers. Most of the action takes place in Zagreb's Upper Town, with performances also on the city's Josip Jelacic square. An ethnographic exhibition accompanies the festival, showcasing traditional Croatian jewellery.
Rab Festival
Jul 2010 (annual)
Rab
Rapska Fjera, Rab's Medieval Week, is a costumed event recreating the customs, traditional crafts and way of life in the Middle Ages. Held in the oldest part of town, festivities begin in the afternoon and last well past midnight. Highlights include the Old Crafts Fair and the traditional Knight's Games Parade, which is followed by a crossbow competition. Delicious local food is on offer and musical performances take place throughout the town.
Histria Festival
Pula
Performances start 9pm or 9.30pm
The annual Histria Festival in Pula features a string of spectacular concerts and ballet performances by famous artists from all over the world. The venues are equally breathtaking, ranging from the old Roman Arena to the picturesque island of Brijuni.
Kastav Cultural Summer
May - Aug 2010 (annual)
Kastav
Kastav's international cultural summer festival is broken down into three parts to cover all aspects of the arts. Classical concerts from both national and international musicians vie with Croatian theatrical performances and visual arts exhibitions. Also part of this vibrant summer event is the international guitar festival.
Motovun Film Festival
Jul - Aug 2010 (annual)
Motovun
The medieval town of Motovun holds its own film festival annually, emphasizing on films from countries not traditionally well-known for their film industries. Outdoor screenings in beautiful surroundings and awards for independent film-makers keep young cinema fans satisfied, yet thirsty for more.
ATP Croatia Open Umag
26 Jul - 1 Aug 2010 (annual)
International Tennis Centre
Umag's International Tennis Centre hosts the ATP Croatia Open Umag, an ATP tour event played on clay. Amongst the players who have competed here in the past are Rafael Nadal, local favourite Ivan Ljubicic and Carlos Moya.
Dubrovnik Summer Festival
10 Jul - 25 Aug 2010 (annual)
Dubrovnik
The lively summer festival will welcome you with a dramatic opening ceremony, featuring fireworks and music, followed by theatre, concerts, opera and dance productions on a series of open-air stages throughout this fascinating city. You will be offered the chance to observe various performances from the best domestic composers, soloists and orchestras to top solo artists from all round the world.
Julian Rachlin & Friends Chamber Music Festival
August – September 2010 (annual)
Rector’s Palace
Dubrovnik's Rector's Palace holds a series of six chamber concerts by violinist Julian Rachlin and guests.
International Festival of New Film
September 2010 (annual)
Split
At venues around Split, including the Cultural Centre and the Zlatna vrata Film Library, you have the opportunity to enjoy the International Festival of New Film., where video and new media is presented. The festival supports the experimental like radical creations of all genres and durations.
World Theatre Festival
September 2010 (annual)
Zagreb
The World Theatre Festival offers ten days of performances at sites around Zagreb, like the Croatian National Theatre and the Zagreb Youth Theatre. Various European companies visit the festival every year.
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