Climate guide for Hvar Island, Croatia

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About Hvar Island

Hvar Island is a beach destination in Croatia. Its setting includes Sunniest Dalmatian island famed for lavender fields, yacht harbors, and fortresses. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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When to visit Hvar Island: the short answer

The best time to visit Hvar Island is July, followed by June, August. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 27°C with 23 mm of rain and about 31 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 3.3/10.

Across the year Hvar Island swings from 12°C in January to 27°C in July, a 15-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 23 mm in July to 116 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Hvar Island is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 8.2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (27°C). Coolest: January (12°C). Driest: July (23 mm). Wettest: November (116 mm).

Hvar Island month by month

January in Hvar Island — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.3/10

January averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 2.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Hvar Island — 7.6 points higher on the same scale.

February in Hvar Island — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.3/10

February averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 3 sunny days and 10.2 daylight hours.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Hvar Island — 6.6 points higher on the same scale.

March in Hvar Island — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.2/10

March averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 13 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Hvar Island — 5.7 points higher on the same scale.

April in Hvar Island — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

April averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 sunny days and 13.2 daylight hours.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Hvar Island — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

May in Hvar Island — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

May averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 sunny days and 14.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Hvar Island — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

June in Hvar Island — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

June averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 45 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 15.2 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hvar Island at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Hvar Island — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

July averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 23 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 14.9 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hvar Island at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Hvar Island — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

August averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 70%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 52 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 13.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hvar Island at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

September in Hvar Island — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

September averages 24°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 93 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Hvar Island — 2 points higher on the same scale.

October in Hvar Island — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

October averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 8 sunny days and 10.8 daylight hours.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Hvar Island — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

November in Hvar Island — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.5/10

November averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 116 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 0 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 2.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Hvar Island — 7.4 points higher on the same scale.

December in Hvar Island — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 1.7/10

December averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 106 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 0 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 1.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Hvar Island — 8.2 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Hvar Island, Croatia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Hvar Island are July, June, August. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Hvar Island year-round?
Hvar Island has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in January to 27°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 1.7 and 9.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Hvar Island?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Hvar Island are December (1.7/10), January (2.3/10), November (2.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Hvar Island?
November is the wettest month in Hvar Island, averaging about 116 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 23 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Hvar Island?
July sees the most sun in Hvar Island, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Hvar Island a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Hvar Island is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, June, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Hvar Island calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Hvar Island: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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