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Veli Lošinj, Croatia

Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Croatia

Veli Lošinj is a small town in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia with a population of 857. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

857 Population 130/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Veli Lošinj

Veli Lošinj

Veli Lošinj is a village on the island of Lošinj in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in western Croatia. Veli Lošinj has a mild climate and caters to tourists. It is located 5 km to the southeast of the town of Mali Lošinj, of which it is part administratively. It was an important port and fishing centre until the late 19th century. Today it is known as a tourist and aromatherapy centre. As of 2021, Veli Lošinj had a population of 857

People

Population857
Density130/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population857
Population Density130 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates44.5173°, 14.5048°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvincePrimorje-Gorski Kotar
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (922 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Veli Lošinj

Veli Lošinj is a small town in Croatia (Primorje-Gorski Kotar) with a population of 857. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Veli Lošinj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Croatia avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates44.5173°N, 14.5048°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

450 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 11, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy M5.4 131 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 122 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 129 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 125 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 74 km
Jul 18, 2007 22 km S of Sali, Croatia M4.7 102 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 72 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 52 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 125 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 82 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 53 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 126 km
Jul 30, 2013 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia M4.4 74 km
Nov 9, 2000 13 km SE of Gra?ac, Croatia M4.4 122 km
Apr 24, 2005 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.4 119 km
Mar 13, 2014 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia M4.4 140 km
Nov 28, 1993 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia M4.4 105 km
Aug 22, 2013 16 km ENE of Sirolo, Italy M4.3 118 km
Dec 5, 1995 69 km SSW of Sali, Croatia M4.2 138 km
May 5, 2000 28 km NNE of Ponte Sasso, Italy M4.2 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 18 107 km
1916 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 4 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in

Veli Lošinj has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Veli Lošinj

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Područna škola Ilovik
Područna škola Veli Lošinj
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Radio Stations near Veli Lošinj

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Veli Lošinj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apoxyomenos Museum
Lošinj museum, Tower
Lošinjski muzej, arheološka zbirka Osor
Lošinjski muzej, postav Fritzi

Hotels in Veli Lošinj

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delphin Suites
Pansion Veli Losinj
Punta

Restaurants in Veli Lošinj

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amico
bistro Sirius
Bora Bar
Dalmatinka
Esempio
Fortuna
Havanna
Konoba Balvanida
Konoba Oliva
Konoba"MOL"
Marina
Porto

Cafes in Veli Lošinj

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Beny
Café Faro
Eskimo
Rovenska
Saturn

Airports Near Veli Lošinj

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pula AirportPUYLarge Airport
Rijeka AirportRJKLarge Airport
Lošinj AirportLSZSmall Airport
Medulin Campanoz AirfieldSmall Airport
Unije AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Veli Lošinj

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
51551 Veli Lošinj
51552 Ilovik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Veli Lošinj

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva svetih Petra i Pavla
crkva svetog Antuna Opata Pustinjaka
Crkva Svetog Križa
Crkvica Navjestenja B. D. Marije
kapelica Gospe Lurdske
Krisine
Sv. Ivan
Sv. Marije (Gospe od anđela)
Sv. Nikola
Sveti Josip
Sveti Petar

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
17.1 km² (6.6 mi²)
Postal Code
51551

🇭🇷 About Croatia

Capital Zagreb
Population 3,871,833
Area 56,542 km²
GDP (USD) $85,624,153,964
GDP per capita $22,184
HDI 0.878
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 83.2%
Urban population 57.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Croatian
Calling code +385
TLD .hr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Croatia

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Epiphany Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
May 1 International Workers' Day Međunarodni praznik rada
May 30 National Day Dan državnosti
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Tijelovo
Jun 22 Anti-Fascist Struggle Day Dan antifašističke borbe
Aug 5 Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja
Aug 15 Assumption Day Velika Gospa
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Dan svih svetih
Nov 18 Remembrance Day Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata
Dec 25 Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Prvi dan po Božiću, Sveti Stjepan, Štefanje, Stipanje

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Frequently Asked Questions About Veli Lošinj

What is the population of Veli Lošinj?

Veli Lošinj has a population of 857 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 130 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Veli Lošinj?

Veli Lošinj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

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