Hvar weather in January (Hvar Island, Croatia)

What should you pack for a trip to Hvar in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Hvar includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 13°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Hvar in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 133 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hvar. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hvar climate page with graphs.

 

Hvar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Podstrana, Croatia (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Croatia in January

Find out more about the weather in Croatia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hvar.

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