Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in March
What March is really like in Hvar: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: F.G., CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Spring begins with wild flowers and sunny days, but many businesses are still closed.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Hvar: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (12°C (54°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:07
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:00
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Spring (March–May). Wild flowers, Easter processions and mild weather, with businesses reopening through April and May and a cool sea.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Za Križen — overnight Holy Week procession in six villages (Holy Thursday, March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Stari Grad
Stari Grad old town
Spend an evening here: dinner in a konoba on one of the back lanes and a walk along the bay.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Couples
- Food
Nature · Hvar Town
Lavender villages of Velo Grablje and Brusje
Above Hvar Town, the inland villages of Velo Grablje and Brusje were once centres of lavender oil production.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Couples
Museum · Hvar Town
Benedictine Convent and agave lace
Buy a small piece of lace from the convent itself if you want an authentic one.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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 14°C, lows near 8°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 March a good time to visit Hvar?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 March a good time to visit Hvar?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Spring begins with wild flowers and sunny days, but many businesses are still closed.
+How warm is Hvar in March?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.