AI-generatedHvar at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,610 h
- Rain a year
- 1,015 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Hvar
Hvar has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Hvar is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:0618:13
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Hvar in October?
In October, Hvar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hvar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:06 – 18:13
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zagreb
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %5 %
- Seaweight 25 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Hvar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.1 – 21.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hvar ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 25.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From September to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.7 and 26.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.5° | 13.7° | 15.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.8° | 13.2° | 14.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.8° | 13.1° | 14.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.0° | 14.5° | 15.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.1° | 17.3° | 19.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.1° | 21.2° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.5° | 23.4° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.0° | 23.7° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.2° | 21.4° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.9° | 20.1° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.8° | 17.5° | 20.1° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.5° | 15.3° | 17.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Hvar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Hvar, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Hvar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Hvar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hvar has about 10 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 11° | 8° | 14.5° | 4.3 h | 11 | 109 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 11° | 8° | 13.8° | 5.3 h | 9 | 89 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 13° | 10° | 13.8° | 6.7 h | 9 | 85 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 15° | 12° | 15.0° | 7.7 h | 10 | 76 |
| MayMay | 39 | 19° | 17° | 18.1° | 8.8 h | 8 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 23° | 21° | 22.1° | 10.2 h | 5 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 26° | 23° | 24.5° | 10.9 h | 3 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 26° | 23° | 25.0° | 10.2 h | 4 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 23° | 20° | 23.2° | 7.5 h | 7 | 89 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 19° | 17° | 20.9° | 5.9 h | 10 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 16° | 13° | 18.8° | 4.2 h | 14 | 187 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 12° | 10° | 16.5° | 4.0 h | 13 | 136 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
43.17° N, 16.44° E · 12 m · Europe/Zagreb
Best time to visit Hvar
The best time to visit Hvar is from July to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 187 mm.
Hvar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hvar in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 13–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Hvar in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Hvar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–23 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Hvar in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hvar for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Hvar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January11° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In January, Hvar is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in January20February11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Hvar is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in February25March13° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Hvar is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in March28April15° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Hvar is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in April39May19° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Hvar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in May83June23° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Hvar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in June100July26° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Hvar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in July100August26° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Hvar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in August74September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Hvar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in September37October19° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Hvar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in October16November16° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In November, Hvar is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 187 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hvar.
Hvar in November11December12° · Sea 17° · 4 h
In December, Hvar is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hvar.
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Hvar vs. Split
In October the holiday weather in Hvar and Split is about equally good (score 37 vs. 37). During the day it is about as warm in Split as in Hvar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Hvar | Split |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 37 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Hvar
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 25 min
- Distance
- 1,570 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Hvar
When is the best time to visit Hvar?
The best time to visit Hvar is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hvar?
The sea temperature in Hvar ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 25.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Hvar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Hvar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Hvar?
Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 187 mm. The driest month is July with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hvar get?
Hvar gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Hvar in?
Hvar uses the time zone Europe/Zagreb: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hvar?
A nonstop flight from London to Hvar takes about 2 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,570 km.
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