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Šibenik

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Should I visit Šibenik?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Šibenik month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Šibenik are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 21–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and November the wettest (about 164 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January10.63.3876.7
February12.65.1787.7
March15.06.7819.5
April18.29.77310.8
May22.414.19312.0
June28.319.04213.2
July31.021.22413.5
August31.121.34612.8
September25.717.011610.6
October21.013.0839.1
November15.99.21646.5
December12.25.61226.0

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Past and future events in Šibenik

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. First mention of Šibenik

    Šibenik was first mentioned on Christmas 1066 in a grant of Peter Krešimir IV.

  2. Foundation of the Šibenik Diocese

    The Šibenik diocese was established by a bull of Pope Boniface VIII on 1 May 1298.

  3. Opening of Jaruga Hydroelectric Power Plant lighting project

    On 28 August 1895, Šibenik became the world's first city with alternating current-powered street lights.

  4. September battle

    The Croatian army and people of Šibenik defended the city from 16 to 22 September 1991.

Current public leadership

  • Željko Burić

    Wikidata currently records this person as Šibenik's head of government. Mayor of Šibenik.

People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • Peter Krešimir IV

    Croatian king who first mentioned Šibenik in 1066.

  • Juraj Dalmatinac

    Architect and master builder of the Šibenik Cathedral.

  • Nikola Firentinac

    Architect who worked on the Šibenik Cathedral.

  • Ante Šupuk

    First Croat mayor elected under universal suffrage who modernized Šibenik.

Local business and employers

  • Udruga Obnova

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Šibenik. Croatian think tank from Šibenik.

Newspapers and local media

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01 · Overview

Šibenik, in brief

Šibenik is a historic town and the administrative, cultural, educational, and economic center of Šibenik-Knin County in central Dalmatia, Croatia. Situated where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea, the municipality maintains a population of 42,599 inhabitants while the town itself counts 31,115 residents as of 2021.

The geography of the settlement is defined by an amphitheatrical arrangement around the natural harbor of Šibenik Bay, positioned near the hills of Trtar and the coastal-Dinaric karst landscape of the Zagora hinterland. The surrounding terrain features a highly indented coastline with an air length of 56.2 kilometers and an actual measured length of 805.9 kilometers. The local relief encompasses both hilly terrain and marine environments, anchoring a diverse landscape where the sea serves as a primary natural resource. Regional geography includes protected environments such as Krka and Kornati national parks alongside a portion of Vransko jezero nature park, while ferry connections link the coastline to the neighboring islands of Prvić, Zlarin, Žirje, Kaprije, and Obonjan.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Šibenik

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01 · Q&A

Where is Šibenik located and what are its coordinates?

Šibenik is situated in Croatia at geographic coordinates 43.7343, 15.8942, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Šibenik?

Šibenik has a recorded population of approximately 31,115 and observes the Europe/Zagreb time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Šibenik?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Šibenik include HR-HR, SR, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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