Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in July
What July 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
July 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 15.1 hours of daylight. Hot, sunny and very busy, with the nightlife at its peak; book ferries and accommodation well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:28
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:32
- Daylight
- About 15.1 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Hvar Summer Festival — concerts and theatre (usually July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Zavala and the south coast
South-coast vineyards and Pitve tunnel
Book a tasting in advance in summer and arrange a driver, as the coast roads are narrow and winding.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Views
- Couples
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
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 July 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 July a good time to visit Hvar?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, sunny and very busy, with the nightlife at its peak; book ferries and accommodation well ahead.
+How warm is Hvar in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in July?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.