Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in April
What April is really like in Hvar: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Pleasant walking weather, Easter processions and the gradual reopening of hotels and restaurants.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Hvar: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (14°C (57°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:36
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Wild flowers, Easter processions and mild weather, with businesses reopening through April and May and a cool sea.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
- Easter (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Historic site · Stari Grad
Stari Grad Plain
Greek settlers from Paros divided this fertile plain into rectangular plots bounded by dry-stone walls in the 4th century BC, and many of the boundaries and roads are still used for vines and olives.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
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Neighbourhood · Jelsa
Vrboska and Jelsa
Walk or cycle the coast path between the two in the late afternoon and stop for a swim on the way.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Photo spot
Experience · Zavala and the south coast
South-coast vineyards and Pitve tunnel
The single-lane Pitve tunnel, about 1.4 km long, cuts through the island's ridge to the south coast, where Plavac Mali vines cling to slopes falling steeply to the sea around Ivan Dolac, Zavala and Sveta Nedjelja.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Views
- Couples
Beach · Milna
Dubovica
Park carefully at the roadside and wear proper shoes for the 15-minute path down.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 11°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Hvar?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Hvar in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Hvar?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Pleasant walking weather, Easter processions and the gradual reopening of hotels and restaurants.
+How warm is Hvar in April?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.