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Best Time to Visit Hvar

On the climate data, the best time to visit Hvar is May – October, scoring up to 99/100 with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain in July. April is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.

Hvar, Croatia
Best months
May – Oct
Shoulder
Apr
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Aug · 80°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 49°F
Wettest
Nov · 4.5 in
Driest
Jul · 0.9 in

Hvar weather by month

Highs run from 54°F to 80°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 32.6 in (828 mm) of rain.

32°41°50°59°68°77°86°54°Jan54°Feb56°Mar61°Apr67°May75°Jun80°Jul80°Aug74°Sep68°Oct62°Nov56°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Hvar, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high54°F12°C54°F12°C56°F14°C61°F16°C67°F20°C75°F24°C80°F27°C80°F27°C74°F23°C68°F20°C62°F17°C56°F14°C
Avg low50°F10°C49°F10°C52°F11°C57°F14°C63°F17°C71°F21°C75°F24°C76°F24°C70°F21°C64°F18°C59°F15°C53°F11°C
Rain3.3 in85 mm3.2 in81 mm2.9 in74 mm2.3 in58 mm1.9 in48 mm1.7 in42 mm0.9 in24 mm1.3 in33 mm3.1 in80 mm3.1 in80 mm4.5 in114 mm4.3 in109 mm
Humidity73%73%75%77%76%73%69%70%70%73%74%72%
Cloud70%69%64%61%58%46%32%32%48%55%66%65%
Comfort636471818592999989857567

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 19 m (62 ft), close to Hvar's own ~13 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Hvar season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 54–56°F (12–14°C), and nights reach 49°F (10°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.8 in (275 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 65/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 56°F highs in March to 67°F by May. About 7.1 in (180 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 52°F (11°C). May is among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 75–80°F (24–27°C). It's the driest season, with only about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain, 12% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 71°F (21°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 97/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 74°F highs in September to 62°F by November. About 10.8 in (274 mm) of rain falls across these months, 33% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 59°F (15°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 8 Great and 4 Good. Great months: April – November. Tap a month for its own guide.

Hvar weather questions

When is the best time to visit Hvar?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Hvar is May – October, scoring up to 99/100 with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain in July. April is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.

What is the rainiest month in Hvar?

November is the wettest month, averaging about 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 0.9 in (24 mm). The yearly total is around 32.6 in (828 mm).

What is the coldest month in Hvar?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 49°F (10°C) and highs of 54°F (12°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 80°F (27°C).

Is Hvar humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 71%, and highs peak around 80°F (27°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

When is the rainy season in Hvar?

The wettest three-month stretch is November – January, with about 12.1 in (308 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 3.9 in (99 mm).

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