Split month by month

The best time to visit Split

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Split is May · September · June: 22° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	10° / 4°	Low	$	Quiet
February	11° / 4°	Low	$	Quiet
March	14° / 6°	Low	$	Fair
April	18° / 9°	Low	$	Great
May	22° / 13°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	27° / 17°	High	$$	Ideal
July	30° / 20°	High	$$$	Fair
August	30° / 20°	High	$$$	Fair
September	26° / 17°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
October	21° / 13°	Low	$	Great
November	15° / 9°	Low	$	Quiet
December	11° / 5°	Low	$	Fair

Best months May September June October

The year in Split

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Split.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 18°C · Warm, dry days with the sea still cool

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 29°C · Long sunny days and swimmably warm water

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 21°C · Warm sea and thinning crowds after the peak

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 11°C · Mild but wet with a quiet old town charm

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

June ·September

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

July ·August ·May

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 4° – 30°
Strongest months: May, September, June
Good for: beach · city · culture · nightlife

Events in Split

Jul Ultra Europe — One of Europe's biggest electronic music festivals fills Poljud Stadium with international DJs for three nights.
Jul–Aug Split Summer Festival (Splitsko ljeto) — Opera, theater, and concerts take over the peristyle of Diocletian's Palace and open-air stages each summer.
May Feast of St. Domnius (Sudamja) — The city's patron saint day brings a fair, concerts, and a half-marathon through the old town streets.
Apr Split Half Marathon — Runners race along the Riva waterfront and around the Marjan peninsula each spring.

Every month in Split

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Split in January 10° · $ Quiet Split in February 11° · $ Quiet Split in March 14° · $ Fair Split in April 18° · $ Great Split in May 22° · $$ Ideal Split in June 27° · $$ Ideal Split in July 30° · $$$ Fair Split in August 30° · $$$ Fair Split in September 26° · $$ Ideal Split in October 21° · $ Great Split in November 15° · $ Quiet Split in December 11° · $ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Split?

What is the cheapest time to visit Split?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 76%.

What is the weather like in Split?

Average highs sit around 30°C with lows near 4°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Split