Best time to visit Split
The best time to visit Split for a beach holiday is during July and August.
However, anytime during spring and autumn, especially in May and September, is good for a range of outdoor activities, when the skies are clear and sunny and the sea often remains warm enough to swim.
Split weather
Split enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild to cold, wet winters.
Located on the Adriatic coast, Split sits on a small peninsula between the Gulf of Kaštela and the Split Channel.
What is the best month to visit Split?
July and August are the best months to visit Split – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
July and August is the peak tourist season in Split.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of June and September are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Split?
The hottest month in Split is normally August, when maximum daytime temperatures usually reach 32°C (89°F), with high heat and a low of 24°C (75°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35°C (95°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-June to early-September, with an average daily high temperature above 27°C (80°F).
What is the humidity in Split?
Split experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 46% – 66% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Split?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Split is 6°C (43°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 0°C (32°F) to comfortable at 15°C (59°F).
The month with the highest humidity in Split is August, with around three days that may feel humid.
Which is the coldest month in Split?
The coldest month of the year at Split is January, with an average high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F).
The cooler season lasts from late-November to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature below 16°C (61°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Split?
The sunniest time of year in Split is usually August with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 78% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Split?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Split in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from July to September, with an average temperature above 22°C (71°F).
Which month has the most rain in Split?
November is usually the wettest month in Split with 127mm (5in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 10 days.
The rainy season lasts from mid-September to mid-May, with a greater than 22% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from mid-May to mid-September. The month with the fewest wet days in Split is July. Rain falls throughout the year in Split.
Which is the windiest month in Split?
The windiest month of the year in Split is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from mid-October through to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-April through to mid-October. The calmest month of the year in Split is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Split is from the east throughout the year.
Split Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 60 | 61 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 46 | 46 | 54 | 61 | 66 | 59 |
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| 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 80 | 81 | 61 | 66 | 70 | 41 | 23 | 28 | 81 | 89 | 127 | 104 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
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Holiday seasons
Peak season: July and August
Shoulder season: May, June and September
Off season: Winter – November through February, with the exception of Christmas and New Year holidays.
Source: Meteorological data for Split is based on weather statistics gathered during 2012 to 2021 by the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) from the nearest weather station: Split Saint Jerome Airport (SBU), also known as Split Airport, located 12km (7mi) west of Split.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Split, Croatia: 12 July, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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