Makarska Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
With an hot-summer Mediterranean climate winters in Makarska are warm and wet. Summers tend to be hot and dry with average temperatures above 25°C. The clear blue sea has a very pleasant temperature in summer. With 2750 hours of sunshine a year and a delicious cool breeze Makarska is a perfect holiday destination.
The best time of year to visit Makarska is from May until October.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Makarska is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Makarska has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1482 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Makarska shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 236 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 36 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Makarska Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Makarska serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Makarska in Croatia
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 236 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
