Season guide · Split · Croatia
Split in autumn
September–November: 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
A warm sea in September, smaller crowds and lower prices, turning rainy by November. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 24 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 24
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 6 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 8 | 10.9 h | 3/5 |
| November | 16°C (61°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 10 | 9.6 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 24 of the year's roughly 85 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Castle · Klis
Klis Fortress
About 10 km northeast of Split, this medieval fortress sits on a rocky ridge guarding the pass into the hinterland, and it held out against the Ottomans until 1537.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
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Historic site · Solin
Salona
Visit on the way to or from Klis Fortress, and bring water and a hat, as there is little shade.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Park · Varoš
Sustipan
A small pine-shaded park on a headland west of the harbour, Sustipan was once a monastery site and later the city cemetery; today it is a quiet lookout with a pergola, benches and views across the water to the Riva, the palace and the islands.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
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
Park · Marjan
Marjan Forest Park
The pine-covered hill at the western tip of the peninsula has been protected as a park for more than a century.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
- Kids
Day trips in autumn
- Hvar Town (About 1 hour by catamaran) — Hvar Town has a Venetian main square, a hilltop fortress above the harbour with views over the Pakleni islands and some of Dalmatia's most glamorous waterfront bars.
- Bol and Zlatni Rat, Brač (About 1.5–2 hours by ferry and bus) — Zlatni Rat, near Bol on Brač's south coast, is a pebble spit whose tip shifts with the wind and currents, backed by pine woods and popular with windsurfers.
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 autumn a good time to visit Split?
Yes: September is among the best months. A warm sea in September, smaller crowds and lower prices, turning rainy by November.
+What is the weather like in Split in autumn?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 24 rainy days over the season.