Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 13°
nights 4 to 6°
- 11 rainy days · 135 mm
- sea 15°
When is the best time to visit Split?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb13°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May22°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul31°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov16°fair
- Dec13°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Split, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 4° | 132 mm | 11 d | 15° | |
| February | 13° | 5° | 108 mm | 10 d | 14° | |
| March | 15° | 7° | 103 mm | 10 d | 14° | |
| April | 18° | 10° | 90 mm | 9 d | 16° | |
| May | 22° | 15° | 101 mm | 12 d | 19° | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 19° | 48 mm | 6 d | 23° | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 22° | 23 mm | 3 d | 26° | |
| August | 31° | 22° | 54 mm | 5 d | 27° | |
| September | 26° | 18° | 116 mm | 8 d | 24° | ✓ |
| October | 21° | 14° | 123 mm | 9 d | 22° | ✓ |
| November | 16° | 10° | 238 mm | 13 d | 20° | |
| December | 13° | 6° | 166 mm | 11 d | 17° |
The four seasons in Split, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Split) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 22°
nights 7 to 15°
- 10 rainy days · 98 mm
- sea 16°
Summer
Jun → Aug28 to 31°
nights 19 to 22°
- 5 rainy days · 42 mm
- sea 25°
Autumn
Sep → Nov16 to 26°
nights 10 to 18°
- 10 rainy days · 159 mm
- sea 22°
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 Split, 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 15h24 of daylight, in December 8h58, a difference of 6h26.
9h17Jan
10h26Feb
11h48Mar
13h22Apr
14h41May
15h24Jun
15h06Jul
13h57Aug
12h26Sep
10h56Oct
9h36Nov
8h58Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Split" (43.51°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Split, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 2 | 1 |
EventsSudamjaMayUltra EuropeJulySplit Summer FestivalJuly to AugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Split, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- MaySudamja
In early May, Split celebrates its patron saint, St Domnius, with a procession, a regatta in the harbour and a fair on the Riva.
- JulyUltra Europe big crowds
In mid-July, Poljud stadium hosts three nights of electronic music, carried on with parties on the nearby islands and on Hvar.
- July to AugustSplit Summer Festival big crowds
From mid-July to mid-August, operas and plays are performed in the open air in the Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°4° at night
- 132 mm · 11 d
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended13°5° at night
- 108 mm · 10 d
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°7° at night
- 103 mm · 10 d
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°10° at night
- 90 mm · 9 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended22°15° at night
- 101 mm · 12 d
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°19° at night
- 48 mm · 6 d
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair31°22° at night
- 23 mm · 3 d
- sea 26°
High season, book early
August
Fair31°22° at night
- 54 mm · 5 d
- sea 27°
High season, book early
September
Recommended26°18° at night
- 116 mm · 8 d
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended21°14° at night
- 123 mm · 9 d
- sea 22°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair16°10° at night
- 238 mm · 13 d
- sea 20°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended13°6° at night
- 166 mm · 11 d
- sea 17°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (132 mm). Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 13 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (108 mm). Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (103 mm). Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (101 mm). Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 28 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 48 mm over 6 days. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (23 mm over 3 days). The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 54 mm over 5 days. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (116 mm). The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (123 mm). The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 16 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (238 mm). Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (166 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 Split?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 28 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Split).
Which month should you avoid in Split?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 166 mm over 11 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Split).
What is the hottest month in Split?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Split).
What is the coldest month in Split?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Split).
What is the driest month in Split?
July: 23 mm over 3 days of rain, against 238 mm in November, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Split?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 27 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Split).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Split?
July, August: 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 (Split).
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