Month guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Hvar. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm sea, grape harvest and fewer crowds; one of the best months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Hvar: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:34
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:05
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Hvar, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Island · Pakleni Islands
Pakleni Islands
Catch an early boat, find a cove and book lunch at a beach restaurant in Palmižana before it fills.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Nature
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Historic site · Stari Grad
Stari Grad Plain
Greek settlers from Paros divided this fertile plain into rectangular plots bounded by dry-stone walls in the 4th century BC, and many of the boundaries and roads are still used for vines and olives.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
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Neighbourhood · Jelsa
Vrboska and Jelsa
Walk or cycle the coast path between the two in the late afternoon and stop for a swim on the way.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Photo spot
Experience · Zavala and the south coast
South-coast vineyards and Pitve tunnel
The single-lane Pitve tunnel, about 1.4 km long, cuts through the island's ridge to the south coast, where Plavac Mali vines cling to slopes falling steeply to the sea around Ivan Dolac, Zavala and Sveta Nedjelja.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Views
- Couples
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hvar.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 19°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Hvar?
One of the best months to visit Hvar. The other best months are May–June. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Hvar?
It is one of the best months to visit Hvar. Warm sea, grape harvest and fewer crowds; one of the best months to visit.
+How warm is Hvar in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hvar in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.