Mali Lošinj
A harbor town on Croatia's Lošinj island, known for captains' houses, pine-shaded promenades and boat links to the small islands nearby.
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Mali Lošinj is the main town on Lošinj, a long, narrow island in the Kvarner Gulf of the Adriatic, in Croatia. Its harbor is lined with houses that sea captains built, and the waterfront still shows the island's seafaring past. The Apoxyomenos Museum holds a Roman copy of a Greek bronze of an athlete scraping oil from his skin. The statue was pulled from the sea near the island in 1999.
The town suits a slow seaside stay. Days go to walks on the pine-shaded promenades, swimming, and boat trips to nearby islands such as Ilovik and Susak. Boats also run from Rijeka, Zadar and Pula. Cres is reachable by road over the Osor bridge, so a day trip is an option for drivers. Late spring through early autumn is the main season for swimming and boats. Two or three nights covers the town and one island day, and a week gives a slower pace.
Mali Lošinj in five
- See the Apoxyomenos with its hours in mindThe museum is closed Mondays, and opens Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 22:00 from 15 June to 15 September. Individual admission is 15 EUR from Easter to 1 November; no booking is needed for individuals.Museum visit page
- Pick the sea route that fits your startJadrolinija's catamaran from Rijeka lists 4 h 30 min for the whole run through Cres, Unije, Susak and Ilovik. Krilo's Lux catamaran links Pula, Unije, Susak, Mali Lošinj, Ilovik, Silba and Zadar.Kvarner region
- Drive in via Cres and the Osor bridgeArriving by car, you take a ferry to Cres and drive its length, then cross the rotating bridge at Osor to Lošinj. Allow most of a day for the drive from Istria or Krk.Cres Island
- Hop to Ilovik, Susak or UnijeSmall islands near Lošinj are reached by catamaran or local boat. Pick one island per day and confirm the last return before you go.
- Match your dates to the museum seasonOpening hours shift four times a year, with shorter hours from 15 October to Easter. Check the season before building a day around the museum.
Need to know
- Airport
- Rijeka (RJK) or Pula (PUY), then road, ferry or boat
- Getting there
- Road via Cres and the Osor bridge; catamaran from Rijeka, Pula or Zadar
- Getting around
- Walk the town; car or bike for coves
- Best base
- Mali Lošinj; Veli Lošinj for a smaller harbor
- Time needed
- 3–5 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh11°Low9°Cold, quietJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 123 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh12°Low9°Cold, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh13°Low10°Cool, quietMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 93 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh15°Low13°Spring, freshAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, fresh
- MayClear10 rainy daysHigh19°Low16°Warm, calmMayClear
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh24°Low21°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low24°Hot, busiestJulyClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh27°Low24°Hot, busiestAugustClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberRain10 rainy daysHigh23°Low21°Warm sea, calmerSeptemberRain
Good
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 169 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calmer
- OctoberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh20°Low17°Mild, shorter hoursOctoberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 141 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, shorter hours
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh16°Low13°Wet, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 206 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh13°Low11°Cold, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 164 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
Average daily high and low in Mali Lošinj, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Mali Lošinj
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
14
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 60%
Mali Lošinj
09:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today16°13°60%Monday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 60%.
- Tue16°13°8%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Wed15°13°8%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Thu15°13°0%Thursday: Clear. High 15°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri14°13°4%Friday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sat14°13°19%Saturday: Rain. High 14°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 19%.
- Sun16°14°36%Sunday: Rain. High 16°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 36%.
Updated 06:49 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- FebRijeka CarnivalRijeka, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Cresabout an hour by road via OsorHill villages and quiet coves to the north.Read the guide
- Ilovikby catamaran or local boatA small island south of Lošinj on the catamaran line.
- Susak and Unijeby catamaran or local boatTwo small islands on the same catamaran line.
Before you go to Mali Lošinj
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Rules for Mali Lošinj, checked
- Apoxyomenos Museum: closed Mondays; Tue–Sun 9:00–22:00 15 Jun–15 Sep; adult 15 EUR Easter–1 Nov; reservation only for groups of 10 or more.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Jadrolinija catamaran 9308 Rijeka–Cres–Unije–Susak–Ilovik–Mali Lošinj lists 4 h 30 min for the full run; a ticket also reserves your departure.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Mali Lošinj
The long island you cross to arrive by car
Read the guideKrk IslandBridge-linked island with the Cres ferry
Read the guideKvarner regionHow the islands connect with Rijeka
Read the guideGetting around EuropeFerries, rental car and bus planning
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropePer-night charges on island stays
Read the guideAll of CroatiaCoast, islands, Zagreb and entry rules
Read the guideMali Lošinj FAQ
Is Mali Lošinj worth visiting?
Yes for a quiet harbor town, a good museum and nearby islands. It is not a party base, so choose it for slow days and swimming.
How do you get to Mali Lošinj?
By road via Cres and the Osor bridge, or by catamaran from Rijeka, Pula or Zadar. Jadrolinija lists the Rijeka line at 4 h 30 min for the full run.
What is the Apoxyomenos Museum?
A museum built around a bronze statue of an athlete, with hours Tuesday to Sunday and closure on Mondays. Individual admission is 15 EUR from Easter to 1 November, and no booking is needed unless you come with a group of 10 or more.
Cres or Lošinj?
Lošinj has more facilities, a bigger harbor town and an easier base. Cres is wilder with hill villages and fewer services. Combine them by driving across the Osor bridge.
When is the best time to visit Mali Lošinj?
June and September give warm water without the peak crowds. July and August are busiest. Spring and early autumn suit walking, with shorter museum hours from mid October.