Weather in Croatia now

I was dismayed to see the change in weather forecast for Dubrovnik and it is predicting rain from June 1st for several days. Should I change my 10 day itinerary where i fly in Dubrovnik and out of Zagreb and renting a car. We are very flexible. We can start off in Zagreb or Split and end in Dubrovnik or Zagreb. But it looks like a storm system heading south, so will most of Croatia be raining. Or should I stick to my original plan of spending June 1-2 nights in Dubrovnik. Rain sucks and I try to avoid it when I can. Or should i head to Spain and visit Croatia later this year? Thank you.

Look, it is very hard to predict what will the weather be within several days from today, especially during the period of the late spring. Honestly speaking, it seems that this spring is cooler and with more rainfall than usual in the coastal part of Croatia.

Anyway, I think that it is the best bet to rely on the official weather forecasts provided by Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. They have english language site, so you are welcome to use it. I was looking for the 7 day weather forecast and here is the link for Dubrovnik:

http://prognoza.hr/sedam_e.php?id=sedam&param=Hrvatska&code=14472

Below to this, you will find large number of other Croatian places, so just investigate for yourself and also decide for yourself what is your best option.

Thanks again, Flumy. I have decided not to change my plans. Do you think I have time to visit Rovinj? should i skip Hvar? So after 2 nights in Dubrovnik, we drive to Split stay 2 nights in Split and continue northwards? Or can I stay 2 nights in Hvar, then head to Split for a day visit and stay in Trogir or Zabar. Then head north? Is this too rushed? Thanks again for your expert advice.

It is often better to stick to plan A. The weather a few days ago was frankly bizarre with a temperature recording of only 11c max in Split. However, what is not so well reported or discussed at the time is the fact that late April into early May had a sustained heatwave here - equally if not more unusual than the current disappointment. So mother nature seeking balance is all.

Travelling in early summer means you can be flexi without worrying too much about accommodation and with a car to hand - wow - superflexi - play it by ear perhaps. If the weather turns out better than forecast, you can stay longer on Hvar.

It is important that you have brought your decision by yourself!

Now, you are arriving on June 1, and depart from Zagreb on June 11. Let's make one tentative itinerary:

June 01, 02, 03, 04 - Dubrovnik and here you can add a trip to island of Lokrum, just in front of Dubrovnik or day trip to Lopud island by public boat. Here is the schedule: http://www.jadrolinija.hr/pdfs/807.ljeto.2013.e.pdf .

June 04, 05, 06 - Hvar island. In my opinion it would be wrong to skip it. It is interesting and rewarding destination, especially when you have a car. You will enjoy in so many wonderful and colorful small places like Stari Grad, Vrboska, Jelsa and of course, Hvar town. Here you will find several wineries that have really famous wines to offer like Plancic winery ( http://www.plancic.com/ ), Plenkovic winery (Zlatan otok - http://www.zlatanotok.hr/onama_20.aspx ), Bastijana winery ( http://www.bastijana.hr/index_eng.html )...

June 06, 07, 08 - Split with trips to Salona (close to Split - great Roman archeological locality) and to the real gem - Trogir town

June 08, 09 - Zadar, but stop en route from Split to Zadar in Šibenik to see the marvel in the stone that is The Cathedral of St James.

June 09, 10 - Plitvice. When departing from Plitvice toward Zagreb, keep in mind that you have to stop in the small town of Slunj where you will find a great and highly valuable Rastoke place. It is the combination of water streams and traditional houses ( http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Slunj%2C_panoramic_view_on_Rastoke.JPG ). Not to be missed!

June 10, 11 - Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Car drop off and departure after, I sincerely hope, one of your greatest trips.

As you can see, I took some freedom to tell you what is better and in my opinion skipping Hvar in favor of Rovinj would not be justified because although Rovinj is indeed a wonderful place to visit, a bit far from your route, so it would be a detour and a loss of time. Also, when you so close to one of the most beautiful Adriatic islands which Hvar definitely is, it would be a pity not to visit it.

Thanks, chilled vagabond. I do like to play things by ear, and luckily I have an amenable chilled husband who lets me make all the decisions and is a superb driver. Should we stick to strictly speed limits on the motorway or can we go a little faster? We are not speed fiends, but recently in Provence I was overtaken frequently despite going 5km/hour over the speed limit.

Thanks again for taking the trouble to help me. It sounds like a plan. And I just read that Istria has truffle season in September and so that would be a good time to return. I sincerely appreciate your help.

Cathedral in SIbenik is named after St. Jacob.

#dlmtn

This issue is quite often misunderstood in Croatia. Why? Because the english language makes distinction between the two different saints one is St. James and another is St Jacob, but in croatian language, both are named as St Jacob (Sv Jakov).

So, the cathedral in Šibenik is indeed dedicated to St James if you are an english language speaker, but to St Jacob (Sv Jakov) if you are a croatian language speaker.

For example, two apostles of Christ were called St James in english, but in croatian, they are called St. Jacob (St. Jakov). So, I hope that this helps to understand this issue. Speaking of St James or St Jakob (Sv Jakov) concerning Šibenik cathedral, we are speaking about the very same person.

Frankly, who gives a damn what they call it in english? What counts is what it is called localy. Especially, as you say, if the English make distinction btwn the two.