Early winter · Weather & things to do
Split in December
Split cools off: highs slip to 53°F (12°C), from 61°F in November, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 61/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (116 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What December feels like
Afternoons only reach about 53°F (12°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 46°F (8°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.6 in (116 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 47 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 47 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 72/100 in November to 61/100.
- Our Dalmatian Coast route recommends May – Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Split in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Marjan Hill
Forested park with stairs to viewpoints and paths to swimming coves.
Why now December scores 61/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Krka National Park
Travertine falls and boardwalks around Skradinski Buk, about an hour from Split.
Why now Highs near 53°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Diocletian's Palace
4th-century Roman palace whose walls now hold the old town's lanes, cafes and homes.
Klis Fortress
Medieval fortress above Split, used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
Bokeria Kitchen & Wine
Busy market-inspired restaurant in the old town with Croatian wines.
Nearby in December
- Hvar in December~23 mi · highs 56°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dubrovnik in December~102 mi · highs 55°F, 6.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Piran in December~199 mi · highs 48°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Ljubljana in December~200 mi · highs 42°F, 3.3 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~212 m to Split's ~11 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Split in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Split?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 61/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – October. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain. Our Dalmatian Coast route recommends May – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Split in December?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Split in December?
Some: about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.3 in (921 mm).
What should I pack for Split in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Split in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.