Month guide · Split · Croatia
Split in April
What April is really like in Split: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Warm days, Easter visitors and more frequent island ferries; the sea is still cool.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Split: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (15°C (59°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:37
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild days, Easter and the feast of Saint Domnius; ferries add sailings and the sea warms by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
- Easter (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · North of the old town
Archaeological Museum
Founded in 1820, Croatia's oldest museum displays Roman and Greek finds from Salona and the Adriatic, including carved sarcophagi in a garden lapidarium, mosaics, coins, jewellery and pottery.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Old Town (Diocletian's Palace)
Split City Museum
A short, cool stop between sights on a hot afternoon.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Architecture · Old Town (Diocletian's Palace)
Prokurative (Republic Square)
Built in the 19th century under Austrian rule in a Venetian Renaissance style, the three-sided Republic Square, known as the Prokurative, opens onto the sea at the western end of the Riva.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
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Religious site · Old Town (Diocletian's Palace)
Cathedral of Saint Domnius and bell tower
The bell-tower stairs are steep and open in places; climb early, before the heat and the queues build.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 11°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Split?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Split in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Split?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Warm days, Easter visitors and more frequent island ferries; the sea is still cool.
+How warm is Split in April?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Split in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.