Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in August
What August is really like in Hvar: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. The busiest and highest-priced month, with full harbours and crowded beaches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Hvar: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:00
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:58
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). Lavender in June, hot sunny days, warm sea and peak nightlife, but heavy crowds and high prices in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Feast of the Assumption (15 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Stari Grad
Tvrdalj Castle
The fortified summer house of the 16th-century poet Petar Hektorović is built around a fish pond enclosed by arcades, with Latin and Croatian inscriptions carved into its walls.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Stari Grad
Stari Grad old town
Spend an evening here: dinner in a konoba on one of the back lanes and a walk along the bay.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Couples
- Food
Nature · Hvar Town
Lavender villages of Velo Grablje and Brusje
Above Hvar Town, the inland villages of Velo Grablje and Brusje were once centres of lavender oil production.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Couples
Museum · Hvar Town
Benedictine Convent and agave lace
Buy a small piece of lace from the convent itself if you want an authentic one.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hvar.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 22°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Hvar?
A 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 August a good time to visit Hvar?
It is a shoulder-season month. The busiest and highest-priced month, with full harbours and crowded beaches.
+How warm is Hvar in August?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in August?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.