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Destination Guides - Europe / Croatia
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| Land mines from the war still occasionally surface and it is therefore unwise to stray into fields or abandoned villages. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A, Polio and Typhoid. A reciprocal health care agreement exists with the UK. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
0 |
5 |
11 |
16 |
18 |
21 |
21 |
18 |
14 |
9 |
4 |
2 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
5 |
5 |
4 |
6 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
7 |
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| The climate varies due to the terrain but generally the coastal regions enjoy Mediterranean temperatures. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Zagreb, Croatia
| Friday |
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1020mb, Humidity: 88%, Sunrise: 06:28CEST, Sunset: 19:17CEST |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1019mb, Humidity: 81%, Sunrise: 06:29CEST, Sunset: 19:15CEST |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 20°C (68°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1019mb, Humidity: 81%, Sunrise: 06:31CEST, Sunset: 19:13CEST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| If not staying at a Hotel or Guest house you should register with the Police within 24 hours of arriving. Do not consume any alcohol if driving. Carry your passport at all times. |
| Getting Around |
| Internal air travel is possible but services are limited. Road and rail links vary and journeys can take some time. Regular ferry services operate between Split, the Islands off the coast and Dubrovnik in the summer. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| This is a devoutly catholic country and the holidays reflect this. Carnival in February before Shrove Tuesday (16 February) is one of the biggest celebrations. Also Easter which falls between 2-5 April 10, Labour Day on 1 May, Whit Monday on 24 May, Corpus Christi on 6 June, St John's Day on 24 June, St Martin's Day on 11 November and Christmas Day on 25 December. New Year's Day is also celebrated on 1 January. |
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| Visa Requirements |
| Not required for travel up to 90 days. Ensure your passport has at last 3 months validity remaining after your trip. |
| British Embassy Details |
| Ivana Lucica 4, 10000 Zagreb. Tel: (385)(1)6009 100 |
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