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Split in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Split in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Split, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Split in December 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Split in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +12°C and approximately 13 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 137 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
137 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Split has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Split in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Split for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +15°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +16°C.

Is Split warm or cold in December?

Split is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Split, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Split in December

Split weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+16°C+12°C+11°C
Min. temperature
-1°C-5°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+19°C+17°C
Rainfall
171 mm137 mm97 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
66%63%62%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
121314
Cloudy days
789
Rainy days
11108
Snowy days
000

December often has better weather than November. It’s getting colder in December. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 171 mm to 137 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 63%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 12 to 13.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Split in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Split is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Split based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 68%, leading to total precipitation of around 185 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Split, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Split wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 171 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 18 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Split?

This is the weather in Split in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+15°C
2 December
🌧️
+14°C
3 December
🌧️
+15°C
4 December
🌧️
+16°C
5 December
☁️
+18°C
6 December
☁️
+16°C
7 December
🌧️
+15°C
8 December
🌧️
+13°C
9 December
🌧️
+17°C
10 December
🌧️
+17°C
11 December
☀️
+13°C
12 December
☀️
+9°C
13 December
🌧️
+9°C
14 December
🌧️
+12°C
15 December
🌧️
+17°C
16 December
🌧️
+18°C
17 December
☀️
+17°C
18 December
☀️
+13°C
19 December
☀️
+12°C
20 December
☀️
+13°C
21 December
☁️
+13°C
22 December
☁️
+13°C
23 December
☁️
+15°C
24 December
☁️
+15°C
25 December
☁️
+14°C
26 December
☁️
+15°C
27 December
🌧️
+15°C
28 December
☀️
+15°C
29 December
🌧️
+15°C
30 December
☁️
+16°C
31 December
☁️
+16°C
In December 2023 Split had 7 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Split climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Split in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+9°C) and the highest in 2015 (+16°C). The driest year was 2016 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Split in December:

Is December a good time to visit Split?

December is a really good time to go to Split. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Split.

Can you sunbathe in Split in December?

December has mild temperatures in Split. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Split rainy in December?

Split is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Split in December?

The amount of sunny days in Split during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Croatia

Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.

Monthly weather in Split

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Split, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.