Split, Croatia Climate & Monthly Averages
Split has a Mediterranean climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 88° by day; January is the coldest at 51°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Split's climate
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).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
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.
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).
More climate facts for Split
- 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%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
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.
What to pack
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).
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 39° | 11 | 5.2 in | 6.5 h/day | 9.3 h | 35% | 69% |
| February | 55° | 42° | 10 | 4.3 in | 7.7 h/day | 10.4 h | 35% | 70% |
| March | 58° | 44° | 10 | 4.1 in | 9.4 h/day | 11.8 h | 32% | 66% |
| April | 64° | 50° | 9 | 3.5 in | 10.8 h/day | 13.4 h | 30% | 64% |
| May | 72° | 58° | 12 | 4.0 in | 11.9 h/day | 14.7 h | 37% | 67% |
| June | 82° | 66° | 6 | 1.9 in | 13.2 h/day | 15.4 h | 21% | 62% |
| July | 88° | 72° | 3 | 0.9 in | 13.6 h/day | 15.1 h | 10% | 52% |
| August | 88° | 72° | 4 | 2.1 in | 12.9 h/day | 14.0 h | 15% | 54% |
| September | 79° | 64° | 8 | 4.6 in | 10.6 h/day | 12.4 h | 25% | 62% |
| October | 70° | 57° | 9 | 4.9 in | 9.0 h/day | 10.9 h | 30% | 70% |
| November | 61° | 50° | 13 | 9.4 in | 6.6 h/day | 9.6 h | 43% | 73% |
| December | 55° | 43° | 11 | 6.5 in | 6.1 h/day | 9.0 h | 35% | 73% |
Split month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Split's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
- Daylight
- 9.3 h
February
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 7.7 h
- Daylight
- 10.4 h
March
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 13.4 h
May
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 11.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
June
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 13.2 h
- Daylight
- 15.4 h
July
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 13.6 h
- Daylight
- 15.1 h
August
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 12.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.0 h
September
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 9.0 h
- Daylight
- 10.9 h
November
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 6.6 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
December
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 6.1 h
- Daylight
- 9.0 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Split's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Seasonal weather under Split's sunnier skies
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.
How unusual is Split?
- 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.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Split temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.