Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in October
What October is really like in Hvar: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rplevak, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Mild and pleasant early on, but many businesses close as the month ends; swimming is still possible on calm days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Hvar: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:08
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:12
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea and grape harvest in September, quieter October, then closures and rain in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Hvar, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Hvar Town
St Stephen's Square and Hvar Cathedral
Hvar Town's main square, one of the largest in Dalmatia, runs from the harbour to the Renaissance-Baroque Cathedral of St Stephen and its four-storey bell tower.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
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
Religious site · Hvar Town
Franciscan Monastery
On a headland at the south end of the harbour, the 15th-century Franciscan monastery has a peaceful cloister, a garden with an old cypress and a museum whose highlight is a large Last Supper painting.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Castle · Stari Grad
Tvrdalj Castle
Read the translated inscriptions; Hektorović carved his thoughts on life and hospitality into the stone.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hvar.
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 15°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Hvar?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Hvar in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Hvar?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Mild and pleasant early on, but many businesses close as the month ends; swimming is still possible on calm days.
+How warm is Hvar in October?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in October?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.