In general the best time to visit Split is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in August and it has 21 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Split in different months
This is the average weather in Split for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 22 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +21°C to +30°C.
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during September.
In November the weather is average. Expect around 12 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 174 mm in November.
Climate in Split
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Split for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+17°C
+20°C
+25°C
+28°C
+32°C
+38°C
+39°C
+39°C
+34°C
+28°C
+26°C
+19°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+11°C
+12°C
+14°C
+18°C
+23°C
+27°C
+30°C
+30°C
+25°C
+21°C
+16°C
+12°C
Minimum Temperature
-9°C
-7°C
-5°C
+1°C
+8°C
+10°C
+13°C
+14°C
+8°C
+3°C
-1°C
-5°C
Avg. water temperature
+15°C
+14°C
+15°C
+17°C
+21°C
+25°C
+27°C
+27°C
+27°C
+23°C
+20°C
+18°C
Humidity, %
62
60
60
60
60
56
50
52
59
65
66
64
Rain, mm
98
84
85
78
57
35
18
36
76
111
174
136
Snow, mm
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Sunny Days
13
13
14
12
14
17
22
21
17
15
11
12
Cloud Days
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
1
3
3
3
4
Rainy Days
12
9
11
11
8
6
4
4
5
10
12
12
Snowy Days
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Split during the whole year:
The hottest month in Split is August with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +5°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Split during the whole year:
Split achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +25°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +13°C in average.
When can you swim in Split?
You can swim in Split from June to September:
In June - September the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Split looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Split is November with average humidity going up to 66%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 50%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Split during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 22 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 18 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 12 rainy days and 174 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Split during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Split:
What is the hottest month in Split?
The hottest month in Split is August with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Split?
The coldest month in Split is January with minimum temperatures of +5°C.
Is Split worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Split in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +30°C and 21 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Split?
if you're looking to visit Split when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 18 mm of rain.
Other cities in Croatia
Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.
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, 2023.
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.