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Best time to visit Split: month by month
Short answer
May, June and September are the best times, with highs of 23–29°C and warm sea. July and August are hot (31–32°C), crowded and noisy, and the most expensive. In winter, Split is mild and quiet, but island ferries are fewer and many restaurants close.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C | 4°C | 11 | low |
| Feb | 13°C | 5°C | 7 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 6°C | 6 | low |
| Apr | 17°C | 8°C | 10 | medium |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 11 | medium |
| Jun | 29°C | 20°C | 6 | high |
| Jul | 32°C | 23°C | 2 | very high |
| Aug | 31°C | 22°C | 6 | very high |
| Sep | 27°C | 18°C | 7 | high |
| Oct | 22°C | 14°C | 6 | medium |
| Nov | 17°C | 10°C | 16 | low |
| Dec | 13°C | 7°C | 14 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from 14°C to 23°C; May is warm enough for swimming on sunny days.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and dry, with highs of 29–32°C and only 2–6 rainy days; crowds and cruise ships peak.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is warm at 27°C with a warm sea; November is rainy with about 16 rainy days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild at 11–13°C by day; quiet, cheap and many places closed. The bura wind can be cold.
Events worth planning around
- Ultra Europe festival (July)
- Split Summer Festival of theatre and music (mid-July to mid-August)
- Feast of St Domnius (Sudamja), Split's patron saint day (7 May)
- Advent in Split (December)
When to avoid
July and August are hot, crowded and the most expensive. In winter, many restaurants close and ferry timetables are reduced.
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit Split?
May, June and September for warm weather, warm sea and fewer crowds.
Is Split worth visiting in winter?
Yes, for a quiet visit to the palace and mild weather, but expect closures and fewer ferries.
When is the sea warmest?
August and September, when it reaches about 23–25°C.