Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Zadar?
Packed — August is Zadar's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 90% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, December is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Zadar's own year — not a headcount.
August is one of Zadar's busiest months: hot and showery, around 30°C / 86°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 26 of them Packed, the other 5 Busy.
No — not if you want Zadar to yourself. Every one of August's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 30 °C by day, with rain on about 5 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in the Czechia, the Netherlands and Germany. Cruise ships call on 17 of the 31 days, 2 at once on Saturday 14 August. Early August is the month's quietest stretch in Zadar — the typical day at 86%, against 93% in late August. For similar weather with fewer people, come in September or May. The crush is at the Sea Organ steps at sunset; the quiet is at the Forum's edges.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Zadar, August ranks 3rd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sat 14 Aug, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Tue 31 Aug at 83%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 30°C by day.
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
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How busy is Zadar in August?
The busiest days are the 2nd, 6th, 14th and 24th, and 27 more.
Ships call on 17 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 1,980 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
Across the month the days run from 83% to 100% of the year. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, September is about half as busy.
The lightest days are the 18th, 19th and 31st. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Sun 01 Aug Packed busier than 86% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 31 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936
Record Zadar on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,886 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Czechia school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Sat 31 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 09:00–18:00
Record Zadar on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,832 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 31 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 31 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Zadar on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,081 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 31 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394
Record Zadar on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,654 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 31 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Packed busier than 86% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 31 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Packed busier than 86% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 31 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Packed busier than 86% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 31 Jul (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 86% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Packed busier than 86% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Zadar on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Mariner Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,334
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506
Record Zadar on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,840 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · Germany public holiday
Record Zadar on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Germany public holiday; Poland public holiday; Czechia school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950
Record Zadar on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,950 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–17:00
Record Zadar on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,924 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 08:00–17:00
Record Zadar on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 148 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Busy busier than 84% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Sonata — guest capacity 1,338 10:00–19:00
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 09:00–18:00
Record Zadar on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,188 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Thu 19 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 07:00–16:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00
Record Zadar on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,928 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Thu 19 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 07:00–15:00
Record Zadar on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,112 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 23 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Busy busier than 84% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506
Record Zadar on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,506 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 23 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Busy busier than 84% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Zadar on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,081 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00
Record Zadar on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 08:00–20:00
Record Zadar on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 08:00–17:00
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 08:00–17:00
Record Zadar on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,980 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Tue 31 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 09:00–18:00
Record Zadar on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,924 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–18:00. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Czechia school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Tue 31 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Zadar?
Early August is the month's quietest stretch in Zadar — the typical day at 86%, against 93% in late August.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Zadar
Real heat — around 30°C / 86°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 5 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Zadar in August
Based on: Croatia's public holidays · school vacations across Czechia, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
