Best time to visit Pula
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Pula
13 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Pula).
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Istria Private Day Trip - 2
Istrian hill top cities tour with truffle and olive oil tasting - 3
Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Istria - 4
Pula Kayak, Cliffs & Snorkeling Small Group Adventure - 5
Pula walking tour - 6
Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Brijuni National Park from Pula - 7
Dolphin Watching & Sunset Boat Tour With Drinks & optional Dinner - 8
Fantastic DOLPHIN & SUNSET TOUR with dinner ( Pula-NP BRIJUNI ) - 9
KAYAK ADVENTURE! Wild Coast Exploring - Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps - 10
Transparent Kayak Sunset to Dusk Glow Experience from Pula - 11
Pula: Night Kayak Tour with Glowing Kayaks - 12
Pula Kayak Tour-Cliff jumping,snorkeling& free GoPro pictures - 13
SUNSET ADVENTURE! Secret Beach Escape - Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps
Last refreshed 2026-06-09.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Pula (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Pula's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5–10 | 7 | 8 | 119 | 14.9 | 71% | 24 | 148 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 6–12 | 9 | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 69% | 22 | 167 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 7–14 | 10 | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 61% | 24 | 226 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 10–16 | 13 | 9 | 95 | 10.6 | 58% | 22 | 242 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 15–21 | 20 | 11 | 108 | 9.8 | 60% | 23 | 273 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 20–26 | 27 | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 55% | 18 | 297 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 23–30 | 30 | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 47% | 20 | 316 | 8 | Moderate | 8 |
| Aug | 23–30 | 30 | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 49% | 20 | 288 | 7 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 19–25 | 24 | 10 | 106 | 10.6 | 58% | 22 | 230 | 5 | Moderate | 8 |
| Oct | 15–20 | 19 | 11 | 132 | 12.0 | 69% | 22 | 198 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Nov | 10–15 | 12 | 11 | 131 | 11.9 | 69% | 24 | 148 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
| Dec | 7–12 | 9 | 14 | 177 | 12.6 | 74% | 23 | 120 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
UV Index in Pula by Month
UV index in Pula peaks at 8 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
June
9/1020–26°C · 7 rain days (65h) · 297 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
September
8/1019–25°C · 10 rain days (106h) · 230 sun hours · 58% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
May
8/1015–21°C (feels 20°C) · 11 rain days (108h) · 273 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/105–10°C (feels 7°C) · 8 rain days (119h) · 148 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
7/106–12°C (feels 9°C) · 8 rain days (91h) · 167 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
8/107–14°C (feels 10°C) · 7 rain days (89h) · 226 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
April
8/1010–16°C (feels 13°C) · 9 rain days (95h) · 242 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
July
8/1023–30°C · 5 rain days (36h) · 316 sun hours · 47% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
8/1023–30°C · 5 rain days (56h) · 288 sun hours · 49% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high)
October
7/1015–20°C (feels 19°C) · 11 rain days (132h) · 198 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
7/1010–15°C (feels 12°C) · 11 rain days (131h) · 148 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
5/107–12°C (feels 9°C) · 14 rain days (177h) · 120 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Pula
When is the best time to visit Pula?
June is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 20–26°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, September, May.
What is the worst time to visit Pula?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 7–12°C (14 rainy days).
Is Pula too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Pula?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Pula have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 9/10, crowd index 38) and March (climate 8/10, crowd index 3) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Pula by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Pula in July?
July is the peak UV month in Pula, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Pula on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, May, June, July, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Pula bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, March, October, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 15 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 29 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.