Best Time to Visit Split

Best time to visit
All year
Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters

Split is best visited All year, when conditions are at their most settled.

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Split — Monthly Temperatures

-10°C14°F0°C32°F10°C50°F20°C68°F30°C86°FJan: 4.1–11.4°CJan11.4°Feb: 4.9–12.9°CFeb12.9°Mar: 5.9–14.3°CMar14.3°Apr: 8.9–17.0°CApr17.0°May: 14.9–22.8°CMay22.8°Jun: 19.1–27.8°CJun27.8°Jul: 22.2–31.7°CJul31.7°Aug: 22.2–30.9°CAug30.9°Sep: 18.2–26.7°CSep26.7°Oct: 13.7–21.6°COct21.6°Nov: 10.0–16.6°CNov16.6°Dec: 7.3–13.2°CDec13.2°

Average daily high and low temperatures (°C/°F). Bars show the daily range each month.

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Split Weather Month by Month

MonthHighLowRainSun/dayRainy daysRating
January Best 11.4°C 4.1°C 149.7mm 6.5h 9
9/10
February Best 12.9°C 4.9°C 61.8mm 8.1h 7
10/10
March Best 14.3°C 5.9°C 60.0mm 10.0h 6
10/10
April Best 17.0°C 8.9°C 102.1mm 10.6h 9
9/10
May Best 22.8°C 14.9°C 84.8mm 11.7h 9
10/10
June Best 27.8°C 19.1°C 44.6mm 13.1h 6
10/10
July Best 31.7°C 22.2°C 9.3mm 13.6h 2
10/10
August Best 30.9°C 22.2°C 85.2mm 12.8h 6
10/10
September Best 26.7°C 18.2°C 128.5mm 10.5h 8
9/10
October Best 21.6°C 13.7°C 116.8mm 9.0h 9
9/10
November Best 16.6°C 10.0°C 244.2mm 6.2h 12
8/10
December Best 13.2°C 7.3°C 250.1mm 5.3h 16
8/10

Split Climate

Split has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Check the annual climate overview for Split for the full year picture, or read the dedicated Split rainy season guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month to visit Split?

The best month to visit Split is January, when temperatures average 11.4°C and conditions score 9/10 for comfort.

What is the weather like in Split in January?

January in Split is cool, with average highs of 11.4°C and lows of 4.1°C. It is fairly wet (9 rainy days on average), with roughly 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is one of the best months of the year to visit.

When is rainy season in Split?

Rainy season in Split runs January, April, September, October, November, December. Expect heavy downpours and high humidity. Full rainy season guide →

Is Split good to visit in winter?

Yes — winter (December, January, February) averages 11.4°C highs with a 9/10 comfort rating, making it a solid time to visit.

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.