Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in February
What February 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
February is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Quiet, with almond trees in blossom by the end of the month and small local carnival celebrations.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Hvar: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (12°C (54°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:25
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°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, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnival celebrations in island villages (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Milna
Dubovica
A pebble bay with a few stone houses and a beach restaurant at the end of a steep footpath from the Hvar Town–Stari Grad road.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Landmark · Hvar Town
St Stephen's Square and Hvar Cathedral
See it early in the morning before the crowds, when the stone glows and the cafés are setting up.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
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
Religious site · Hvar Town
Franciscan Monastery
Swim at the small pebble beach next to the monastery after your visit.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 6°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Hvar?
A month many travellers avoid, 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 February a good time to visit Hvar?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Quiet, with almond trees in blossom by the end of the month and small local carnival celebrations.
+How warm is Hvar in February?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.