Jelsa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Jelsa, Hvar Island, Croatia, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 27°C (81°F) in August, while winters cool to 12°C (54°F) in February.
With around 1114 mm (44 in) of annual rainfall, Jelsa has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct dry season from June to August. The wettest month is November. The sunniest month is July, with 11.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Jelsa
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Jelsa. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C (54°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in August to 8°C (46°F) in February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Jelsa
Jelsa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1114 mm (44 in) of rainfall annually. Jelsa can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 200 mm (7.9 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across 8 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Jelsa Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Jelsa
Jelsa can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Jelsa 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Jelsa
During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October, Jelsa enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (69°F) to 27°C (80°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 16 mm (0.6 in) in July to 125 mm (4.9 in) in October. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.
The rainy season falls during November, bringing heavy precipitation. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
