Season guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: F.G., CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Warm sea and grape harvest in September, quieter October, then closures and rain in November. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 26 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 26
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 9 | 10.9 h | 2/5 |
| November | 17°C (63°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 11 | 9.6 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 26 of the year's roughly 92 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
Good choices for autumn
Historic site · Hvar Town
Arsenal and Hvar Theatre
The Venetian Arsenal on the square once housed the galley of the Hvar commune.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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
Day trips in autumn
- Bol and Zlatni Rat, Brač (About 30–45 minutes by boat) — Zlatni Rat is a long spit of fine pebbles that changes shape with the wind and current, near the town of Bol on Brač.
- Korčula (About 1–1.5 hours by catamaran) — Korčula Town is a compact walled town on a peninsula with herringbone streets, the Cathedral of St Mark and a strong wine tradition.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Hvar?
Yes: September is among the best months. Warm sea and grape harvest in September, quieter October, then closures and rain in November.
+What is the weather like in Hvar in autumn?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 26 rainy days over the season.