Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in January
What January 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
January is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9.3 hours of daylight. Mild but wet and windy, with most hotels and restaurants closed and limited ferry schedules.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest 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 11 of its 31 days. Compared with December (13°C (55°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:23
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 16:44
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Hvar, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Hvar Town
Arsenal and Hvar Theatre
Combine it with the cathedral and square; it makes a good stop during the midday heat.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Hvar Town
Benedictine Convent and agave lace
The Benedictine nuns of Hvar Town make lace from fine threads drawn from agave leaves, a craft recognised on UNESCO's intangible heritage list.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 6°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 January 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.
Hvar in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Hvar?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Mild but wet and windy, with most hotels and restaurants closed and limited ferry schedules.
+How warm is Hvar in January?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in January?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.