Month guide · Split · Croatia
Split in March
What March 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
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Mild spring days, good for walking Marjan and the palace without crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Split: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (12°C (54°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:07
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:00
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Split, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Old Town (Diocletian's Palace)
Temple of Jupiter
It is tiny, so visit in the morning before the lane fills, ideally with a combined cathedral ticket.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Old Town (Diocletian's Palace)
Palace substructures (cellars)
The vaulted basement halls beneath the emperor's former apartments survive almost intact because they were used for centuries as storage and a rubbish dump.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
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
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 8°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 March a good time to visit Split?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Split in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Split?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild spring days, good for walking Marjan and the palace without crowds.
+How warm is Split in March?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Split in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.