Croatia
Hvar
Allow two days: a slow day in Hvar Town and a boat day to the Pakleni Islands; add Stari Grad for history. Below: 5 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 2 places to eat, plus how Hvar fits into a longer trip.
- Places
- 10
- Curated routes
- 1
- Best season
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- August
- Coolest month
- January
- Wettest month
- November
5 See · 2 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink
Dalmatian Coast
from our route notes
27°C / 80°F avg high
12°C / 54°F avg high
about 114 mm rain
Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.
Things to do in Hvar
10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.
See
5 sights worth building a day around across Hvar Town and Stari Grad.
Photo: Nikkita Louise · GoogleSeeHvar Fortress (Fortica)
16th-century fortress above Hvar Town with the best view of the harbor and Pakleni Islands.
Tip Walk up at sunset; little shade on the path.
Photo: Emma Chen · Google
Photo: Arsenal · Google
Photo: Franjevački samostan i crkva Gospe od Milosti · Google
Photo: F.G. · CC BY-SA 3.0
Outdoors
2 outdoor spots for fresh air across Pakleni Otoci and Stari Grad.
Photo: User: Stop_The_Lies · Public domainOutdoorsPakleni Islands
Pine-covered islets with coves; taxi boats leave from Hvar harbor.
Tip Palmižana and Ždrilca are easy taxi-boat stops.
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0OutdoorsStari Grad Plain
UNESCO-listed ancient Greek field system, still farmed with olives and vines.
Eat
Where we would book a table in Hvar in Hvar Town.
Photo: Konoba Menego · Google
Photo: Chan the Black hair · Google
Drink
Our picks for a drink in Hvar in Hvar Town west.
Photo: Peter Horemans · GoogleDrinkHula Hula Beach Bar
Rocky waterfront bar west of town known for sunset parties.
Tip Open May to September only; sunset DJ sets, cash only.
How to fit Hvar into a trip
Hvar is stop 2 of 3 on our Dalmatian Coast route. Follow it as-is or lift Hvar into your own plan.
Stop 2 of 3
Dalmatian Coast
Island ferries, old walls & Adriatic swims
- Trip length
- 7 days
- Best season
- May – Sep
- Pace
- easy
Getting here and onward
- Split to HvarSplit is about 37 km / 23 mi away in a straight line
- Hvar to DubrovnikDubrovnik is about 147 km / 91 mi away in a straight line
Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.
Hvar month by month
Average daily highs run from 12°C / 54°F in January to 27°C / 80°F in August. November is the wettest month, with about 114 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.
- Jan12° / 54°F average high
- Feb12° / 54°F average high
- Mar14° / 56°F average high
- Apr16° / 61°F average high
- May20° / 67°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jun24° / 75°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jul27° / 80°F average high, in our recommended season
- Aug27° / 80°F average high, in our recommended season
- Sep23° / 74°F average high, in our recommended season
- Oct20° / 68°F average high
- Nov17° / 62°F average high
- Dec14° / 56°F average high
Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Hvar weather and the best time to visit →
Near Hvar
8 other destinations from our guides within about 400 km (249 mi), measured in a straight line.
Hvar questions, answered
How many days do you need in Hvar?
Our route notes suggest 2 days in Hvar. On our Dalmatian Coast route it is stop 2 of 3 in a 7-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 15 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.
What is Hvar best known for?
Allow two days: a slow day in Hvar Town and a boat day to the Pakleni Islands; add Stari Grad for history. Standouts on our list: Hvar Fortress (Fortica) (16th-century fortress above Hvar Town with the best view of the harbor and Pakleni Islands); St. Stephen's Square (One of Dalmatia's largest squares, framed by the cathedral and harbor); Arsenal and Hvar Theatre (Venetian arsenal with one of Europe's oldest public theaters above it).
When is the best time to visit Hvar?
Our Dalmatian Coast route is best May – Sep. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in August (27°C / 80°F), the coolest in January (12°C / 54°F) and the most rain in November (about 114 mm).
What are the best things to do in Hvar?
Start with Hvar Fortress (Fortica), St. Stephen's Square, Arsenal and Hvar Theatre, Franciscan Monastery Hvar and Pakleni Islands. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 5 sights, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.
Where should a group eat in Hvar?
Our picks: Konoba Menego (Hvar Town); Dalmatino (Hvar Town). Reserve in summer (Dalmatino).
What is near Hvar?
The closest destinations in our guides are Split (about 37 km / 23 mi), Dubrovnik (about 147 km / 91 mi) and Ravello (about 319 km / 198 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.
Plan Hvar with your crew
Open the Dalmatian Coast route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 10 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.