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Best time to visit Hvar: month by month
Short answer
June and September are ideal, with highs of about 26–28°C, sea around 22–25°C and fewer crowds. July and August are hot (about 30–31°C) and very busy; from November to March many hotels and restaurants close and ferries run less often.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 7°C | 12 | low |
| Feb | 13°C | 7°C | 7 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 8°C | 6 | low |
| Apr | 16°C | 10°C | 11 | low |
| May | 23°C | 16°C | 11 | medium |
| Jun | 28°C | 21°C | 3 | high |
| Jul | 31°C | 24°C | 2 | very high |
| Aug | 30°C | 23°C | 6 | very high |
| Sep | 26°C | 19°C | 7 | high |
| Oct | 22°C | 16°C | 6 | medium |
| Nov | 17°C | 12°C | 16 | low |
| Dec | 14°C | 9°C | 13 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Mild, about 14–16°C in March–April and 23°C in May; quiet, green and good for walking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and dry, about 28–31°C, lavender in late June and early July, peak parties in July and August.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 26°C) is excellent; October (22°C) is calm; November is wet and many places close.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild, about 12–14°C, but quiet with limited services and fewer ferries.
Events worth planning around
- Lavender harvest around Velo Grablje (late June to early July)
- Za Križen procession, a UNESCO-listed Holy Week tradition (night of Maundy Thursday to Good Friday)
When to avoid
Avoid late July and August if you dislike crowds and loud nights in Hvar Town, and avoid November to March if you want open restaurants and frequent ferries.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Hvar?
June and September, with warm sea and fewer crowds.
When is the lavender in bloom?
Late June to early July.
Is Hvar open in winter?
Partly; many hotels and restaurants close from November to March and ferries are reduced.