Split
Grad Split · Croatia
Split lies in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–September. The warmest month is July, with average highs of 31°C (87°F); the sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (76°F).
The best months to visit are July–September.
The sea is warmest in August, at about 25°C (76°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): June–September.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 31°C (87°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 5°C (41°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 14 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 10.7 hours of sunshine a day.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 15°
- Humidity
- 33%
- Wind
- 3 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 7 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1018 hPa
- UV index
- 2 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:10 / 18:08
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Split
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 11° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 23° | 28° | 31° | 30° | 26° | 21° | 15° | 12° |
| Average low | 5° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
| Sea temperature | 14° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 16° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 72 | 61 | 69 | 69 | 57 | 51 | 34 | 48 | 71 | 88 | 104 | 90 |
| Rain days | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 8 | 9.3 | 10.7 | 9.8 | 7.7 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Daylight (h) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9 |
| Humidity (%) | 73 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 58 | 62 | 67 | 71 | 74 | 74 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Go score | 30 | 36 | 47 | 61 | 78 | 80 | 88 | 88 | 84 | 74 | 47 | 32 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Split, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Beach & swimming — Good: sea ≥ 24 °C, highs ≥ 26 °C and at most 6 rain days (or under 40 mm of rain in the month). Fair: sea ≥ 21 °C, highs ≥ 23 °C and at most 10 rain days (or under 80 mm).
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Diving & snorkelling — Good: sea ≥ 25 °C in a dry spell. Fair: ≥ 22 °C, or ≥ 20 °C near known dive sites.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Split: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Split: sea water temperature
Wave height: 0 m
Swimming seasonJune–September
Average sea temperature by month
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Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
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Salona
ancient Roman city on the Dalmatian coast, in present Croatia
Kamerlengo Castle
castle in Croatia
Marjan
hill in Split, Croatia
Temple of Jupiter, Split
Roman temple in Split, Croatia
Mali Kozjak
mountain in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
Hollow Church
church in Solin, Croatia
Archaeological Museum Split
museum in Split, Croatia
Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments
archaeological museum in Split, Croatia
Co-Cathedral of St. Peter, Split
church in Split, Croatia
Split Science museum
zoo in Split, Croatia
Bijaći
village in Croatia
Andetrium
Roman military town in Illyria
Split: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.889 EUR
- Languages
- Croatian
- Calling code
- +385
- Meal, casual restaurant€12.00≈ $14.00
- Cappuccino€3.00≈ $3.40
- Beer (0.5 l)€4.40≈ $4.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.30≈ $1.50
- Taxi, 5 km€8.60≈ $9.70
- Public transport ticket€1.60≈ $1.80
- Mid-range hotel, per night€100≈ $115
Estimated from Croatia’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 59% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Nov 18Remembrance Day
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
13 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.6 (1990).
How to get to Split
Nearest airports
- SPUSplit Saint Jerome AirportSplit12 km
- BWKBrač AirportGornji Humac32 km
- ZADZadar AirportZadar109 km
- OMOMostar International AirportMostar116 km
Distances
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Hotels in Split
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Climate in Split
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Split?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Split is July–September.
What is the weather like in Split in October?
In October, Split averages a high of 21°C (69°F) and a low of 13°C (56°F), with 88 mm of rain on about 12 days.
How warm is the sea in Split?
The sea is warmest in August (about 25°C (76°F)). Swimming season: June–September.
What is the rainiest month in Split?
December, with rain on about 14 days.
What is the nearest airport to Split?
Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), about 12 km away.
What power plugs are used in Croatia?
Plug types C, F, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Croatia?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Croatia?
112.
Is Croatia safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Split most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Split least crowded?
The quietest months are October–April.
When is the best time to visit Split without the crowds?
May–June and September–October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Split in?
Europe/Zagreb (UTC+2).
What is the population of Split?
About 149,830.