AI-generatedMakarska at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 1,607 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Makarska
Makarska has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Makarska is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:0418:11
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Makarska in October?
In October, Makarska is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 175 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makarska.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:04 – 18:11
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zagreb
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %18 %
- Seaweight 25 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Makarska
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.8 – 22.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Makarska ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 24.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February 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 23.4 and 26.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.1° | 13.1° | 15.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.0° | 12.2° | 13.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.0° | 12.1° | 13.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.7° | 13.9° | 15.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.2° | 17.1° | 19.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.1° | 21.1° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.4° | 23.2° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.7° | 23.4° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.1° | 21.6° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.9° | 19.8° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.7° | 17.3° | 20.1° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.2° | 15.0° | 17.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Makarska
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 5.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Makarska, 50 % 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 Makarska
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 Makarska: 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, Makarska has about 11 rainy days with 175 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 | 13 | 11° | 5° | 14.1° | 4.2 h | 11 | 157 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 12° | 5° | 13.0° | 5.0 h | 11 | 140 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 14° | 7° | 13.0° | 6.3 h | 11 | 139 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 17° | 11° | 14.7° | 7.0 h | 13 | 135 |
| MayMay | 45 | 22° | 15° | 18.2° | 8.1 h | 12 | 114 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 26° | 20° | 22.1° | 9.9 h | 9 | 66 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 29° | 22° | 24.4° | 10.5 h | 7 | 41 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 29° | 22° | 24.7° | 9.8 h | 7 | 60 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 25° | 18° | 23.1° | 7.2 h | 9 | 144 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 20° | 14° | 20.9° | 5.6 h | 11 | 175 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 16° | 10° | 18.7° | 3.9 h | 14 | 248 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 12° | 6° | 16.2° | 3.9 h | 12 | 188 |
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)
43.30° N, 17.02° E · 3 m · Europe/Zagreb
Best time to visit Makarska
The best time to visit Makarska is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from April to May and from November to December; the wettest month is November with 248 mm.
Makarska through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Makarska in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Makarska in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Makarska in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Makarska in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Makarska 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 – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May, Nov – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Makarska month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January11° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Makarska is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 157 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in January17February12° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In February, Makarska is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 140 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in February21March14° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In March, Makarska is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in March21April17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Makarska is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in April45May22° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In May, Makarska is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in May87June26° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Makarska is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °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 falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in June96July29° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Makarska is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in July96August29° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Makarska is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 60 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in August81September25° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In September, Makarska is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in September39October20° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Makarska is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 175 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in October15November16° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In November, Makarska is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 248 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makarska.
Makarska in November11December12° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Makarska is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 188 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Makarska.
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Makarska vs. Hvar
In October the holiday weather in Makarska and Hvar is about equally good (score 39 vs. 37). During the day Hvar is 1 °C cooler than Makarska. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Makarska | Hvar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 39 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jul – Aug |
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Planning a trip to Makarska
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 25 min
- Distance
- 1,590 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 Makarska
When is the best time to visit Makarska?
The best time to visit Makarska is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Makarska?
The sea temperature in Makarska ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 24.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Makarska in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Makarska?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Makarska?
Rain is most frequent from April to May and from November to December; the wettest month is November with 248 mm. The driest month is July with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Makarska get?
Makarska gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in November there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Makarska in?
Makarska uses the time zone Europe/Zagreb: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Makarska?
A nonstop flight from London to Makarska takes about 2 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,590 km.
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