Season guide · Hvar · Croatia
Hvar in winter
December–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rplevak, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Mild but wet and windy, with most tourist services closed and limited ferry connections. Expect highs up to 13°C (55°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 31 rainy days across December–February.
Key facts
- Months
- December–February
- Temperatures
- 6°C (43°F) to 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 31
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F) to 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in winter
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C (54°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 | 9.3 h | 1/5 |
| February | 12°C (54°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 | 10.5 h | 1/5 |
| December | 13°C (55°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 11 | 9 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 12°C (54°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 31 of the year's roughly 92 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 1/5 and hotel prices 1/5 on average.
What's on in winter
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- February: Carnival celebrations in island villages (usually February)
Good choices for winter
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
Museum · Hvar Town
Benedictine Convent and agave lace
The Benedictine nuns of Hvar Town make lace from fine threads drawn from agave leaves, a craft recognised on UNESCO's intangible heritage list.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in winter
- Korčula (About 1–1.5 hours by catamaran) — Korčula Town is a compact walled town on a peninsula with herringbone streets, the Cathedral of St Mark and a strong wine tradition.
- Split (About 1 hour by catamaran) — Croatia's second city grew within the walls of Diocletian's Palace, built around 300 AD.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is winter a good time to visit Hvar?
It is a trade-off: Mild but wet and windy, with most tourist services closed and limited ferry connections. The best months overall are May–June and September.
+What is the weather like in Hvar in winter?
Highs of up to 13°C (55°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 31 rainy days over the season.