Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 13°
nights 7 to 9°
- 10 rainy days · 102 mm
- sea 16°
When is the best time to visit Hvar?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb13°not recommended
- Mar14°not recommended
- Apr17°fair
- May21°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug30°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov17°fair
- Dec13°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Hvar, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 7° | 100 mm | 11 d | 15° | |
| February | 13° | 8° | 81 mm | 10 d | 15° | |
| March | 14° | 9° | 85 mm | 10 d | 15° | |
| April | 17° | 12° | 69 mm | 9 d | 16° | |
| May | 21° | 16° | 76 mm | 10 d | 19° | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 21° | 37 mm | 4 d | 24° | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 23° | 12 mm | 2 d | 26° | |
| August | 30° | 24° | 39 mm | 4 d | 26° | |
| September | 25° | 20° | 71 mm | 7 d | 25° | ✓ |
| October | 21° | 16° | 82 mm | 9 d | 23° | ✓ |
| November | 17° | 12° | 193 mm | 14 d | 20° | |
| December | 13° | 9° | 125 mm | 10 d | 17° |
The four seasons in Hvar, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Hvar Town) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 21°
nights 9 to 16°
- 10 rainy days · 77 mm
- sea 17°
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 30°
nights 21 to 24°
- 3 rainy days · 29 mm
- sea 25°
Autumn
Sep → Nov17 to 25°
nights 12 to 20°
- 10 rainy days · 115 mm
- sea 23°
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Hvar, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h22 of daylight, in December 9h, a difference of 6h22.
9h19Jan
10h27Feb
11h48Mar
13h21Apr
14h39May
15h22Jun
15h04Jul
13h56Aug
12h26Sep
10h56Oct
9h38Nov
9hDec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Hvar Town" (43.17°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Hvar, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsZa Križen, following the crossMarch to AprilLavender in bloomJune to JulyDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: April, June, September, October
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Hvar, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- March to AprilZa Križen, following the cross
Six villages on the island walk all through the night of Maundy Thursday behind a cross carried by one man, on a twenty-five-kilometre loop.
- June to JulyLavender in bloom
The terraces above Velo Grablje and Brusje turn mauve, and the neighbouring village holds a festival for the harvest.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°7° at night
- 100 mm · 11 d
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended13°8° at night
- 81 mm · 10 d
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended14°9° at night
- 85 mm · 10 d
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair17°12° at night
- 69 mm · 9 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended21°16° at night
- 76 mm · 10 d
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°21° at night
- 37 mm · 4 d
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°23° at night
- 12 mm · 2 d
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair30°24° at night
- 39 mm · 4 d
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°20° at night
- 71 mm · 7 d
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended21°16° at night
- 82 mm · 9 d
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair17°12° at night
- 193 mm · 14 d
- sea 20°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended13°9° at night
- 125 mm · 10 d
- sea 17°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (100 mm). Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 13 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (85 mm). Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 12 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (69 mm). Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (76 mm). Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 37 mm over 4 days. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 2 days). The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Rain stays light: 39 mm over 4 days. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 71 mm over 7 days. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (82 mm). The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 17 °C at best, 12 °C at night. Frequent rain: 193 mm over 14 days. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 13 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (125 mm). Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hvar?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 27 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Hvar Town).
Which month should you avoid in Hvar?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 125 mm over 10 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Hvar Town).
What is the hottest month in Hvar?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hvar Town).
What is the coldest month in Hvar?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 7 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hvar Town).
What is the driest month in Hvar?
July: 12 mm over 2 days of rain, against 193 mm in November, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Hvar?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 26 °C in July), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Hvar Town).
When is the best time to hike in Hvar?
April, June, September, October: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Hvar Town), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Hvar?
July, August, September: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Hvar Town).
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