Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in December
What December 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
December is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9 hours of daylight. Quiet and wet, with small local Christmas events and very few open hotels.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in December
December is the 10th-warmest month in Hvar: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with November (17°C (63°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:20
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 16:20
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but wet and windy, with most tourist services closed and limited ferry connections.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Hvar, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Castle · Hvar Town
Fortica (Spanish Fortress)
The 16th-century fortress on the hill above Hvar Town gives the classic view over the harbour's red roofs, the Pakleni Islands and, on clear days, Vis.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- History
- Kids
Island · Pakleni Islands
Pakleni Islands
Catch an early boat, find a cove and book lunch at a beach restaurant in Palmižana before it fills.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Nature
Religious site · Hvar Town
Franciscan Monastery
On a headland at the south end of the harbour, the 15th-century Franciscan monastery has a peaceful cloister, a garden with an old cypress and a museum whose highlight is a large Last Supper painting.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
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Historic site · Stari Grad
Stari Grad Plain
Cycle the farm tracks in the morning; the visitor centre in Stari Grad has maps of the ancient grid.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 8°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Hvar?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Hvar?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Quiet and wet, with small local Christmas events and very few open hotels.
+How warm is Hvar in December?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in December?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.