Season guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Wild flowers, Easter processions and mild weather, with businesses reopening through April and May and a cool sea. Expect highs up to 22°C (72°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 24 rainy days across March–May. May is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 8°C (46°F) to 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 24
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F) to 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 14°C (57°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 9 | 11.8 h | 1/5 |
| April | 18°C (64°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 8 | 13.3 h | 2/5 |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 7 | 14.7 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 18°C (64°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 24 of the year's roughly 92 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Za Križen — overnight Holy Week procession in six villages (Holy Thursday, March or April)
- April: Easter (March or April)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
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
Day trips in spring
- Split (About 1 hour by catamaran) — Croatia's second city grew within the walls of Diocletian's Palace, built around 300 AD.
- Blue Cave and Vis (About 1–1.5 hours by speedboat) — Full-day speedboat tours visit the Blue Cave on the islet of Biševo, where sunlight through an underwater opening turns the water bright blue, and usually stop at coves and towns on the island of Vis.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Hvar?
Yes: May is among the best months. Wild flowers, Easter processions and mild weather, with businesses reopening through April and May and a cool sea.
+What is the weather like in Hvar in spring?
Highs of up to 22°C (72°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 24 rainy days over the season.