Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is July 2027 a good month to visit Zadar?
Packed — the typical July day in Zadar is busier than 89% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in July, that is the trade. If not, December is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Zadar's own year — not a headcount.
July is one of Zadar's busiest months: hot and showery, around 30°C / 85°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 18 of them Packed, the other 13 Busy.
No — not if you want Zadar to yourself. Every one of July'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 Germany, the Czechia and the Netherlands. Cruise ships call on 18 of the 31 days, 2 at once on Tuesday 20 July. No week of July is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead. 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, July ranks 2nd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Fri 9 Jul, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Fri 2 Jul at 79%.
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 July?
The busiest days are the 4th, 9th, 20th and 30th, and 27 more.
Ships call on 18 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 2,260 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 79% to 99% of the year. Daylight runs about 15 hours.
The lightest days are the 2nd, 8th and 10th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Thu 01 Jul Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 08:00–18:00
Record Zadar on Thu 1 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and Czechia. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 Jun (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-2027-07-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 02 Jul Busy busier than 79% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Fri 2 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and Czechia. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 03 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506
Record Zadar on Sat 3 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,506 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and Czechia. Nearest calmer day: Fri 2 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-2027-07-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 04 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
Record Zadar on Sun 4 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,100 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and Czechia. Nearest calmer day: Fri 2 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-2027-07-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 05 Jul Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 08:00–17:00
Record Zadar on Mon 5 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,832 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: Germany school holidays; Czechia public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Fri 2 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-2027-07-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 06 Jul Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 08:00–18:00
Record Zadar on Tue 6 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,084 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; Czechia public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Thu 8 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-2027-07-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 07 Jul Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Zadar on Wed 7 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and Czechia. Nearest calmer day: Thu 8 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-2027-07-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 08 Jul Busy busier than 79% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Thu 8 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and Czechia. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 09 Jul 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 9 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,654 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and Czechia. Nearest calmer day: Thu 8 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-2027-07-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 10 Jul Busy busier than 80% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Sat 10 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 11 Jul Busy busier than 80% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Sun 11 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 12 Jul Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 09:00–18:00
Record Zadar on Mon 12 Jul 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: Sun 11 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-2027-07-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 13 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506
Record Zadar on Tue 13 Jul 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: Wed 14 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-2027-07-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 14 Jul Busy busier than 80% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Wed 14 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 15 Jul Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Zadar on Thu 15 Jul 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 14 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-2027-07-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 16 Jul Busy busier than 80% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Fri 16 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 17 Jul Busy busier than 81% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Sat 17 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 18 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 09:00–18:00
Record Zadar on Sun 18 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,286 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 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-2027-07-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 19 Jul Busy busier than 81% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Mon 19 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 20 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 08:00–17:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936
Record Zadar on Tue 20 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,222 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 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-2027-07-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 21 Jul Busy busier than 81% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Wed 21 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 22 Jul Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–18:00
Record Zadar on Thu 22 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 556 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 21 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-2027-07-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 23 Jul Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260
Record Zadar on Fri 23 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,260 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 24 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-2027-07-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 24 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Sat 24 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 25 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Sun 25 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 26 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 09:00–18:00
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 09:00–18:00
Record Zadar on Mon 26 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,124 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 25 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-2027-07-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 27 Jul Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 08:00–16:00
Record Zadar on Tue 27 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,192 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–16:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 28 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-2027-07-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 28 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Wed 28 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 29 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Zadar on Thu 29 Jul 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 28 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-2027-07-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 30 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 07:00–19:00
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 07:00–16:00
Record Zadar on Fri 30 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,356 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. 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-2027-07-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 31 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Zadar on Sat 31 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/zadar/#d-2027-07-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of July is quietest in Zadar?
No week of July is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.
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.
July weather in Zadar
Real heat — around 30°C / 85°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 5 days. The days are long too — close to 15 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
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 July
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.
