Best time to visit · Split · Croatia
The best time to visit Split
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best months for Split are May, June and September, when the weather is warm, the sea is swimmable and ferries run frequently without the peak crowds and prices of July and August. October is good for sightseeing at lower prices; winter is mild but quiet, with reduced island services.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September
- Shoulder season
- April, July–August and October
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 11°C (52°F))
- Rainiest month
- December (~11 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February and November
Seasons
Split has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate: long, dry, sunny summers with highs around 30 °C and mild, wet winters. The cold bura and humid jugo winds shape winter weather, and the sea is warm enough for swimming from June to early October.
March–May
Spring
Mild days, Easter and the feast of Saint Domnius; ferries add sailings and the sea warms by late May.
June–August
Summer
Hot, sunny and packed, with the warmest sea, music festivals and the Summer Festival; book everything ahead.
September–November
Autumn
A warm sea in September, smaller crowds and lower prices, turning rainy by November.
December–February
Winter
Mild but windy and wet at times, with Advent on the Riva and Carnival; many island services are reduced.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 5°C | 9 | 14°C | 9.3 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 12°C | 5°C | 8 | 13°C | 10.4 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 15°C | 8°C | 8 | 14°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 18°C | 11°C | 8 | 16°C | 13.4 h | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 6 | 19°C | 14.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 28°C | 19°C | 5 | 23°C | 15.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 3 | 25°C | 15.1 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 3 | 25°C | 14 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 26°C | 18°C | 6 | 23°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 21°C | 14°C | 8 | 20°C | 10.9 h | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 16°C | 10°C | 10 | 18°C | 9.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| December | 12°C | 6°C | 11 | 15°C | 9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| February | Carnival parades (February or early March) |
| April | Easter (March or April) |
| May | Sudamja — Feast of Saint Domnius, with a fair and celebrations (7 May) |
| July | Ultra Europe — electronic music festival (usually July); Split Summer Festival — opera, theatre and concerts in the Peristyle and other venues (usually mid-July to mid-August) |
| August | Split Summer Festival continues (usually until mid-August) |
| December | Advent in Split — Christmas market and events on the Riva (December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February and November, and the sights are quietest in January–February and November.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Split?
The best months for Split are May, June and September, when the weather is warm, the sea is swimmable and ferries run frequently without the peak crowds and prices of July and August. October is good for sightseeing at lower prices; winter is mild but quiet, with reduced island services.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Split?
Usually in January–February and November. Mild but often windy and wet; the bura wind brings cold, clear days, and island services run reduced timetables.
+What is the rainiest month in Split?
December, with about 11 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Split get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).