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Best Time to Visit Split

For the most comfortable weather in Split, aim for May – October. June tops our comfort score at 93/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. April is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.

Split, Croatia
Best months
May – Oct
Shoulder
Apr
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Aug · 86°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 43°F
Wettest
Nov · 5.0 in
Driest
Jul · 1.1 in

Split weather by month

Highs run from 51°F to 86°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 36.3 in (921 mm) of rain.

32°41°50°59°68°77°86°95°51°Jan52°Feb57°Mar64°Apr71°May80°Jun86°Jul86°Aug77°Sep69°Oct61°Nov53°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Split, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high51°F10°C52°F11°C57°F14°C64°F18°C71°F22°C80°F27°C86°F30°C86°F30°C77°F25°C69°F21°C61°F16°C53°F12°C
Avg low43°F6°C43°F6°C47°F9°C53°F12°C60°F16°C68°F20°C73°F23°C73°F23°C65°F19°C59°F15°C53°F12°C46°F8°C
Rain3.6 in91 mm3.5 in89 mm3.1 in78 mm2.6 in65 mm2.2 in57 mm2.0 in51 mm1.1 in29 mm1.6 in41 mm3.5 in90 mm3.5 in88 mm5.0 in126 mm4.6 in116 mm
Humidity78%77%76%74%71%66%58%58%65%72%77%77%
Cloud70%69%64%61%58%46%32%32%48%55%66%65%
Comfort586072858893878788867261

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. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~212 m (696 ft) to Split's ~11 m (36 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 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.

Split season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 51–53°F (10–12°C), and nights reach 43°F (6°C). About 11.7 in (296 mm) of rain falls across these months, 32% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 60/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 57°F highs in March to 71°F by May. About 7.9 in (200 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 47°F (9°C). May is among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 80–86°F (27–30°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain, 13% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 68°F (20°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 89/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 77°F highs in September to 61°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 12.0 in (304 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 53°F (12°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 7 Great, 4 Good and 1 Fair. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.

Split weather questions

When is the best time to visit Split?

For the most comfortable weather in Split, aim for May – October. June tops our comfort score at 93/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. April is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.

What is the rainiest month in Split?

November is the wettest month, averaging about 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 1.1 in (29 mm). The yearly total is around 36.3 in (921 mm).

What is the coldest month in Split?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 43°F (6°C) and highs of 51°F (10°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 86°F (30°C).

Is Split humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 61%, and highs peak around 86°F (30°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

When is the rainy season in Split?

The wettest three-month stretch is November – January, with about 13.1 in (333 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 4.8 in (121 mm).

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