Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Split in January
This is the coldest month in Split: highs average 51°F (10°C) and lows 43°F (6°C), with about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 58/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 51°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (91 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Cool days top out near 51°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 43°F (6°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.6 in (91 mm).
Only about 9 h 07 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 61/100 in December to 58/100.
- Our Dalmatian Coast route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Split in January
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Klis Fortress
Medieval fortress above Split, used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
Bačvice Beach
Sandy city beach where locals play picigin, a shallow-water ball game.
Diocletian's Palace
4th-century Roman palace whose walls now hold the old town's lanes, cafes and homes.
Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar
Wine bar with a long list of Croatian bottles by the glass.
Marjan Hill
Forested park with stairs to viewpoints and paths to swimming coves.
Nearby in January
- Hvar in January~23 mi · highs 54°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dubrovnik in January~102 mi · highs 52°F, 5.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Piran in January~199 mi · highs 46°F, 2.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Ljubljana in January~200 mi · highs 39°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Split?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 58/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – October. Expect highs of 51°F (10°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. Our Dalmatian Coast route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Split in January?
Average highs are 51°F (10°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Split in January?
Some: about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.3 in (921 mm).
What should I pack for Split in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Split in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.