Driest Cities in Croatia

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Croatia Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation
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Driest Cities - Croatia

1 Erdut 10 24.3"
2 Beli Manastir 10 24.5"
3 Branjin Vrh 10 24.5"
4 Ilok 18 24.7"
5 Vukovar 18 25.0"
6 Donji Miholjac 10 25.3"
7 Vinkovci 18 27.1"
8 Županja 18 28.3"
9 Bošnjaci 18 28.3"
10 Vodice 13 28.7"
11 Štitar 18 28.7"
12 Slatina 17 28.7"
13 Šibenik 13 29.0"
14 Dubrava 13 29.0"
15 Našice 10 29.0"
16 Markovac Našički 10 29.0"
17 Virovitica 17 29.7"
18 Korčula 03 31.2"
19 Rovinj 04 31.7"
20 Pleternica 11 32.4"
21 Vodnjan 04 32.4"
22 Pula 04 32.4"
23 Požega 11 32.6"
24 Grubišno Polje 01 32.8"
25 Čazma 01 32.8"
26 Ivanić-Grad 20 33.2"
27 Lumbarda 03 33.7"
28 Višnjevac 10 33.7"
29 Čepin 10 33.7"
30 Livana 10 33.7"
31 Tenja 10 33.7"
32 Belišće 10 33.7"
33 Bistrinci 10 33.7"
34 Valpovo 10 33.7"
35 Osijek 10 33.7"
36 Đakovo 10 33.7"
37 Zadar 19 34.0"
38 Drniš 13 34.2"
39 Poreč 04 34.2"
40 Garešnica 01 34.4"
41 Popovača 14 34.6"
42 Potok 14 34.6"
43 Daruvar 01 34.9"
44 Nova Gradiška 02 35.5"
45 Slavonski Brod 02 35.6"
46 Makarska 15 35.8"
47 Tučepi 15 35.8"
48 Novska 14 35.9"
49 Kutina 14 35.9"
50 Mali Lošinj 12 36.1"
51 Lipik 11 36.2"
52 Ploče 03 37.1"
53 Bročice 14 37.1"
54 Imotski 15 37.1"
55 Glavina Donja 15 37.1"
56 Donji Vinjani 15 37.1"
57 Kamenmost 15 37.1"
58 Gornji Vinjani 15 37.1"
59 Grabovci 15 37.1"
60 Sisak 14 37.1"
61 Pakrac 11 37.3"
62 Vrgorac 15 37.8"
63 Umag 04 37.8"
64 Petrinja 14 38.2"
65 Metković 03 39.2"
66 Knin 13 39.7"
67 Labin 04 40.0"
68 Mursko Središće 09 40.4"
69 Prelog 09 40.4"
70 Ludbreg 16 40.4"
71 Čakovec 09 40.4"
72 Varaždin 16 40.4"
73 Rab 12 41.2"
74 Đurđevac 06 41.5"
75 Kalinovac 06 41.5"
76 Koprivnica 06 41.5"
77 Bjelovar 01 41.5"
78 Pazin 04 41.5"
79 Karlovac 05 42.6"
80 Varaždinske Toplice 16 43.3"
81 Križevci 06 43.3"
82 Jastrebarsko 20 44.7"
83 Nova Mokošica 03 45.4"
84 Duga Resa 05 45.6"
85 Donja Stubica 07 45.8"
86 Zlatar 07 45.8"
87 Oroslavje 07 45.8"
88 Pregrada 07 45.8"
89 Lepoglava 16 45.8"
90 Jankomir 21 45.8"
91 Krapina 07 45.8"
92 Ivanec 16 45.8"
93 Sveti Ivan Zelina 20 45.8"
94 Dugo Selo 20 45.8"
95 Sveta Nedjelja 20 45.8"
96 Zaprešić 20 45.8"
97 Dubrava 20 45.8"
98 Sesvete 21 45.8"
99 Zagreb 21 45.8"
100 Centar 21 45.8"

The driest cities in Croatia receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Erdut receives just 24.3 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Erdut gets just 24.3" of precipitation per year - less than many cities get in a single month.
  • 2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
  • 3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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