Umag enjoys a Mediterranean climate with some influence from the nearby Alpine mountains. Winters in the town are mild, with rare snowfall and temperatures usually staying above +2-6°C. Summers in the resort are relatively dry and warm, with temperatures in Umag during June to August ranging from +18°C to +29°C, providing pleasant warmth without extreme heat. This climate feature makes Umag an appealing destination for elderly visitors. The air, scented with coniferous trees, can be beneficial for individuals with bronchopulmonary and cardiovascular conditions.
Umag does not have distinct rainy seasons. Precipitation occurs throughout the year, with the highest levels from October to April. The town enjoys approximately 200 sunny days annually. The bathing season typically starts in May and lasts until October. Umag's coastline is lapped by the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, with summer temperatures reaching +24-26°C.
The areas surrounding the resort are primarily farmland, ensuring a constant supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, with grapes and olives being prominent crops. Umag's natural vegetation is characterized by a forest-steppe landscape, featuring numerous coniferous trees. Strolling through these forests can strengthen your immune system, making you less susceptible to winter illnesses like the flu or sore throat.
The region also boasts oak trees, which hide truffles beneath them. Truffle harvesting season in Umag spans from May to November for black truffles and from October to December for white truffles. These gourmet delicacies are priced at around 300 HRK per 100 g for black truffles and 500 HRK per 100 g for white truffles. Truffles are a popular ingredient in many Umag dishes, used in preparations such as pâtés, jams, and preserved in oil and brine. Unlike the past, when pigs were used for truffle hunting (although they have a tendency to eat the truffles themselves), dogs are now trained to search for these precious fungi.
The fauna of the sea near Umag is represented by large crayfish, oysters, mackerel, tuna. Sometimes you can see a sea urchin in the water. Catching it and observing the behavior of this representative of underwater fauna is interesting, but accidentally stepping on it is not very interesting, to put it mildly. We recommend wearing special slippers when swimming.
