Split, Croatia Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Split
Split runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 23 mm (0.9 in) while the wet season peaks in November at 9.4 inches (238 mm). Highs range from 51°F (11°C) to 88°F (31°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 51°F (11°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 104°F (40°C) high · 18°F (-8°C) low
- Wettest month: November (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Snow: about 2 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 65%
Temperatures through the year
July is the brightest month at 13.6 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.9. January sits at the other end of the year: 51°F (11°C) by day, 39°F (4°C) at night. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 88°F (31°C), lows of 72°F (22°C). Relative humidity averages 65% across the year, drier than about 79% of the cities we track.
Rain, sun and snow
Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through May. November is the wettest month at 9.4 inches (238 mm) over 13 days; July is the driest. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 104°F (40°C) and the lowest daily minimum 18°F (-8°C).
How Split compares
- Split sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 62°F (16°C) as an annual average, 51.3 inches (1303 mm) of precipitation and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 39° | 11 | 5.2 in | 6.5 h/day | 69% |
| February | 55° | 42° | 10 | 4.3 in | 7.7 h/day | 70% |
| March | 58° | 44° | 10 | 4.1 in | 9.4 h/day | 66% |
| April | 64° | 50° | 9 | 3.5 in | 10.8 h/day | 64% |
| May | 72° | 58° | 12 | 4.0 in | 11.9 h/day | 67% |
| June | 82° | 66° | 6 | 1.9 in | 13.2 h/day | 62% |
| July | 88° | 72° | 3 | 0.9 in | 13.6 h/day | 52% |
| August | 88° | 72° | 4 | 2.1 in | 12.9 h/day | 54% |
| September | 79° | 64° | 8 | 4.6 in | 10.6 h/day | 62% |
| October | 70° | 57° | 9 | 4.9 in | 9.0 h/day | 70% |
| November | 61° | 50° | 13 | 9.4 in | 6.6 h/day | 73% |
| December | 55° | 43° | 11 | 6.5 in | 6.1 h/day | 73% |
Split month by month
Split weather in January
January brings highs around 51°F (11°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 11 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Split.
Split weather in February
February brings highs around 55°F (13°C), lows near 42°F (5°C), about 10 wet days.
Split weather in March
March brings highs around 58°F (15°C), lows near 44°F (7°C), about 10 wet days.
Split weather in April
April brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 9 wet days.
Split weather in May
May brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), about 12 wet days.
Split weather in June
June brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), about 6 wet days.
Split weather in July
July brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 3 wet days - typically the hottest month and the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Split.
Split weather in August
August brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 4 wet days.
Split weather in September
September brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 8 wet days.
Split weather in October
October brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 9 wet days.
Split weather in November
November brings highs around 61°F (16°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 13 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Split.
Split weather in December
December brings highs around 55°F (13°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), about 11 wet days.
Seasons in Split
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Split runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); rain falls on around 30 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.7 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Split brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); rain comes on about 14 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.2 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Split settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 54°F (12°C), nights near 41°F (5°C), and rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days.
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Best time to visit Split
Aim for April to June and September to October if you get the choice: the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable, and highs average 73°F (23°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
Pack for Split with light clothing for the warm months, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 88°F (31°C) with 72°F (22°C).
Split temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.