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Split weather in December (Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia)

What kind of weather does December bring to Split? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Split typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Split in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 132 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Split. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Split, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 169 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 132 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in Croatia in December

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

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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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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 Split.

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