Season guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in summer
June–August: 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
Lavender in June, hot sunny days, warm sea and peak nightlife, but heavy crowds and high prices in July and August. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 11 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 5 | 15.4 h | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 | 15.1 h | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 | 13.9 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 92 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Lavender festival in Velo Grablje (usually late June or early July)
- July: Hvar Summer Festival — concerts and theatre (usually July–August)
- August: Feast of the Assumption (15 August)
Make the most of the weather
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
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Neighbourhood · Jelsa
Vrboska and Jelsa
Jelsa's harbour square of plane trees and cafés is linked by a coastal path and road to Vrboska, where little bridges cross a narrow inlet.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Photo spot
Nature · Hvar Town
Lavender villages of Velo Grablje and Brusje
Come in late June for the bloom; outside that season, buy lavender oil and sachets from the village producers.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Couples
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
Beach · Milna
Dubovica
Park carefully at the roadside and wear proper shoes for the 15-minute path down.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Bol and Zlatni Rat, Brač (About 30–45 minutes by boat) — Zlatni Rat is a long spit of fine pebbles that changes shape with the wind and current, near the town of Bol on Brač.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Hvar?
Yes: June is among the best months. Lavender in June, hot sunny days, warm sea and peak nightlife, but heavy crowds and high prices in July and August.
+What is the weather like in Hvar in summer?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.