Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Hvar. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. Lavender blooms, the sea warms up and the season is in full swing without the August crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Hvar: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with May (22°C (72°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:14
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:35
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Lavender festival in Velo Grablje (usually late June or early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Castle · Hvar Town
Fortica (Spanish Fortress)
Walk up at sunset, when the light over the Pakleni Islands is at its best.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- History
- Kids
Island · Pakleni Islands
Pakleni Islands
A chain of pine-covered islets just off Hvar Town, reached by taxi boats from the harbour in 10–20 minutes.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Nature
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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
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hvar.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 19°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Hvar?
It is one of the best months to visit Hvar. Lavender blooms, the sea warms up and the season is in full swing without the August crowds.
+How warm is Hvar in June?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in June?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.