Month guide · Split · Croatia
Split in October
What October is really like in Split: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Mild, often sunny days and swimmable water early in the month; some seasonal businesses close.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Split: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:08
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Autumn (September–November). A warm sea in September, smaller crowds and lower prices, turning rainy by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Split, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · Old Town (Diocletian's Palace)
Riva promenade
The wide, palm-lined seafront along the palace's southern wall is Split's living room, with café terraces, white-stone paving and views across the harbour towards the islands.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 14°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Split?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Split in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Split?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Mild, often sunny days and swimmable water early in the month; some seasonal businesses close.
+How warm is Split in October?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Split in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.