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Split Climate by Month

Split has a Mediterranean climate. There is not much rain, however November is the wettest month. The best travel time to Split in Croatia is May, June and September. The summer is wonderfully hot with warm summer evenings and it is even nice to swim at night. In winter it is a little warmer than in the rest of Croatia and the temperature may drop at night to just at the freezing point.

Average day and night temperature

In Split, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a chilly 11°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 5°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Split experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1251 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Split, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 217 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 26 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Split, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Split ranges from 11°C in February to 24°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Split 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Split?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Split?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Split?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Split?
    November tops the wettest month list with 217 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Split?
    July is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Split?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 345 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Split

    Thu   Nov 21
    14°C | 6°C
    SE 29 km/h
    4.4 mm
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    17°C | 5°C
    S 32 km/h
    22 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    11°C | 5°C
    NE 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain