Hvar

Hvar Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hvar Island, Croatia in January.

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Hvar Jelsa Stari Grad Vrboska

Planning a journey to Hvar Island, Croatia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Hvar Island in January

Hvar Island, Croatia is a region in Croatia. January in Hvar Island generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Sućuraj at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Hvar at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Hvar and 4°C (39°F) in Sućuraj.

For specific regional insights in Hvar Island, Croatia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hvar with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Sućuraj with 139 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Hvar gets approximately 133 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Hvar Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hvar Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hvar)

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October21°C (70°F) November17°C (63°F) December14°C (57°F)
Best Time to Visit Hvar Island →

Best Places to Visit in Hvar Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hvar Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Hvar Island

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Hvar Island, Croatia?

Temperature range in Hvar Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Hvar Island (January)

Hvar

In January Hvar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
133 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hvar →

Jelsa

In January Jelsa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
133 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jelsa →

Stari Grad

In January Stari Grad generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
133 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Stari Grad →

Vrboska

In January Vrboska generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
133 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vrboska →

Gdinj

In January Gdinj generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
133 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gdinj →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hvar Island, in Croatia.

In our records: Croatia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Croatia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Croatia was -9°C (16°F) in Novalja on January 3, 1993.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hvar Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hvar 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Jelsa 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Stari Grad 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Vrboska 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Gdinj 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Sućuraj 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)

Hvar Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hvar Island, Croatia in January?

January in Hvar Island, Croatia brings poor weather. In Hvar, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Hvar Island, Croatia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Hvar peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in January, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Hvar Island, Croatia get a lot of rain in January?

Hvar typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 102 mm (4 in) on average across Hvar Island, Croatia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Hvar Island, Croatia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Hvar Island, Croatia due to the typically poor weather in Hvar.

On average, the best time to visit Hvar Island, Croatia is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Hvar. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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