Best time to visit Split
Go inMay–September
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Ferries to Hvar, Brač and Vis leave from here.
See Split on the globeSplit month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 11°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 12°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Mixed | 14°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Mixed | 18°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Good | 23°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| June | Good | 27°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| July | Great | 30°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Split Summer Festival |
| August | Great | 30°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Split Summer Festival |
| September | Good | 26°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| October | Good | 21°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Mixed | 16°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 12°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Split
- Jul–Aug🎉 Split Summer FestivalOpera and theatre in Diocletian’s Palace.
Good to know
- Flights to Split are usually cheapest in November–March. The catch: November–March are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in May–September, so book early.
Split’s old town is built inside a Roman emperor’s palace.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Split?
The best time to visit Split is May–September. Ferries to Hvar, Brač and Vis leave from here.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Split?
Flights are usually cheapest in November–March, when demand is lowest.
When is Split busiest?
Split is busiest in May–September.
What is the weather like in Split?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and January the coolest at 11°C. The wettest period is October–April.
More places in Croatia
- Dubrovnik best in Jul–Aug
- Zagreb best in Apr and Aug–Oct
- Zadar best in May–Sep
- Plitvice Lakes best in Jul and Sep
Nearby destinations
- Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina best in May–Jun and Sep
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina best in Aug–Sep
- Kotor, Montenegro best in Jul–Aug
- Budva, Montenegro best in Jun–Oct
- Podgorica, Montenegro best in Jun and Sep–Oct
- Bari, Italy best in May–Jun and Sep