Season guide · Split · Croatia
Split in summer
June–August: 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
Hot, sunny and packed, with the warmest sea, music festivals and the Summer Festival; book everything ahead. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 11 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 5 | 15.4 h | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 | 15.1 h | 5/5 |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 | 14 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 85 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Ultra Europe — electronic music festival (usually July)
- 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)
Make the most of the weather
Gallery · Meje
Meštrović Gallery
Combine it with a swim at Kašjuni beach, about 15 minutes' walk further west.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Views
Beach · Bačvice
Bačvice beach
Split's best-known city beach is a shallow, sandy bay a short walk east of the old town.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
- After dark
Castle · Klis
Klis Fortress
Take a local bus or taxi up and visit late in the afternoon, when the light over the coast is softest.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
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Historic site · Solin
Salona
In Solin, about 5 km northeast of Split, lie the ruins of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and the city near which Diocletian was probably born.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Park · Varoš
Sustipan
Come at sunrise or sunset with a coffee from the Riva; it is rarely busy.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Day trips in summer
- Krka National Park (About 1–1.5 hours by car or bus) — The Krka river tumbles over a series of travertine waterfalls, the best known being Skradinski buk, with wooden boardwalks winding through the falls and pools.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Split?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, sunny and packed, with the warmest sea, music festivals and the Summer Festival; book everything ahead.
+What is the weather like in Split in summer?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.