Month guide · Split · Croatia
Split in July
What July is really like in Split: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Općina Klis, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. Hot, very busy and expensive; island catamarans sell out at weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Split: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with June (28°C (82°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:27
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:33
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, sunny and packed, with the warmest sea, music festivals and the Summer Festival; book everything ahead.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in 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)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Old Town (Diocletian's Palace)
Gregory of Nin statue
Pair it with the Golden Gate and Strossmayer park just beyond, a shady place to rest.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
Market · Old Town (Diocletian's Palace)
Pazar green market
Outside the palace's Silver Gate, Split's open-air market sells fruit, vegetables, cheese, dried figs, lavender and olive oil, much of it from the islands and the hinterland, along with clothes and household goods.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Photo spot
Market · Old Town (Diocletian's Palace)
Fish market (Ribarnica)
Arrive early in the morning, before the best fish has gone, if you want to cook in an apartment kitchen.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Photo spot
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
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Split.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Split?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 July a good time to visit Split?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, very busy and expensive; island catamarans sell out at weekends.
+How warm is Split in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Split in July?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.