Climate in Split — Annual Weather Overview
Split has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is July (average high 31.7°C) and the coolest is January (11.4°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 20.3°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 1337mm. December is the wettest month at 250.1mm, while July averages just 9.3mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.8 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 18.0°C, 247mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 30.1°C, 139mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 21.6°C, 490mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 12.5°C, 462mm rain.
Split — Monthly Temperatures
Split — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Split stays reasonable all year.
Split weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4°C | 4.1°C | 149.7mm | 6.5h | 9 | 9/10 |
| February | 12.9°C | 4.9°C | 61.8mm | 8.1h | 7 | 10/10 |
| March | 14.3°C | 5.9°C | 60.0mm | 10.0h | 6 | 10/10 |
| April | 17.0°C | 8.9°C | 102.1mm | 10.6h | 9 | 9/10 |
| May | 22.8°C | 14.9°C | 84.8mm | 11.7h | 9 | 10/10 |
| June | 27.8°C | 19.1°C | 44.6mm | 13.1h | 6 | 10/10 |
| July | 31.7°C | 22.2°C | 9.3mm | 13.6h | 2 | 10/10 |
| August | 30.9°C | 22.2°C | 85.2mm | 12.8h | 6 | 10/10 |
| September | 26.7°C | 18.2°C | 128.5mm | 10.5h | 8 | 9/10 |
| October | 21.6°C | 13.7°C | 116.8mm | 9.0h | 9 | 9/10 |
| November | 16.6°C | 10.0°C | 244.2mm | 6.2h | 12 | 8/10 |
| December | 13.2°C | 7.3°C | 250.1mm | 5.3h | 16 | 8/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Split and the Split rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Split have?
Split has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 11.4°C in January to 31.7°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Split?
July is the hottest month in Split, with average highs of 31.7°C and lows of 22.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Split?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 11.4°C and lows of 4.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Split?
December is the wettest month, averaging 250.1mm of rainfall over around 16 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Split?
Rainy season in Split runs April and September to January, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Split get per year?
Split receives around 1337mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (9.3mm).
When is the best time to visit Split?
The best time to visit Split is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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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.