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- August 2, 2026
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Sablićevo Beach, Rijeka (Photo: Antonio199cro/CC BY-SA 4.0)
ZAGREB, 2 August 2026 – Croatia remains in the grip of an intense heatwave, with exceptionally high temperatures recorded across much of the country and forecasters warning that some areas could see temperatures climb above 40°C in the coming days.
According to the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ), the highest temperature recorded at midday on Sunday was in Rijeka, where the mercury reached 38.2°C.
The reading comes just a day after Rijeka set a new August temperature record. On Saturday, the city recorded 39.6°C, the highest temperature ever measured in August since observations began there in 1948.
“Yesterday, an air temperature of 39.6°C was recorded in Rijeka, which is the highest temperature measured in August in Rijeka since measurements have been made, since 1948,” said the DHMZ forecaster, reports Index.
DHMZ meteorologist said temperatures could exceed 40°C in some locations over the next few days, although this will depend on local weather conditions.
While the Adriatic coast continues to experience the most extreme heat, inland Croatia is also seeing unusually high temperatures. At midday, Gradište recorded 34.0°C, while Osijek and Daruvar reached 33.0°C. Temperatures of 32.0°C were measured in Zagreb, Karlovac, Bjelovar, Slavonski Brod and Dubrovnik.
Croatia’s highest officially recorded air temperature, measured according to World Meteorological Organization standards in a shaded meteorological shelter, remains 42.8°C, recorded in Ploče on 4 August 1981.
Other locations among Croatia’s hottest ever recorded temperatures include Starigrad Paklenica (42.7°C), Goveđari (42.5°C), Karlovac (42.4°C), Knin (42.3°C) and Split Kaštela (42.2°C).
With the current heatwave expected to continue, meteorologists are urging the public to follow official weather warnings, stay hydrated and avoid unnecessary outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
