Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Hvar in January
Hvar edges cooler than December, with highs of 54°F (12°C), lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 63/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What January feels like
It's cool, with highs near 54°F (12°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 50°F (10°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (85 mm).
Only about 9 h 09 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Comfort slips from 67/100 in December to 63/100.
- Our Dalmatian Coast route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 54°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hvar in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Hula Hula Beach Bar
Rocky waterfront bar west of town known for sunset parties.
Why now January scores 63/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Stari Grad Plain
UNESCO-listed ancient Greek field system, still farmed with olives and vines.
Why now Highs near 54°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Franciscan Monastery Hvar
Monastery with a seaside cloister and a large Last Supper painting.
Hvar Fortress (Fortica)
16th-century fortress above Hvar Town with the best view of the harbor and Pakleni Islands.
Dalmatino
Popular old-town restaurant serving Dalmatian steak and fish.
Nearby in January
- Split in January~23 mi · highs 51°F, 3.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dubrovnik in January~91 mi · highs 52°F, 5.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Ravello in January~198 mi · highs 52°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Amalfi in January~199 mi · highs 56°F, 4.0 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hvar in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Hvar?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 63/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – October. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. Our Dalmatian Coast route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Hvar in January?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hvar in January?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.6 in (828 mm).
What should I pack for Hvar in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Hvar in January?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.