Makarska weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Makarska in August?
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 11 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.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 96 | 96 | 84 |
| Day | 29° | 29° | 25° |
| Night | 22° | 22° | 18° |
| Sea | 24° | 25° | 23° |
| Sun | 11 h | 11 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 7 | 9 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 14 h 1 min05:56 – 19:57
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 26 %on average
- Hot days
- 12 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 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %79 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Makarska in August: quick answers
Is Makarska hot in August?
Yes. In August, Makarska is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 22 °C. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Makarska in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Makarska in August?
Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 60 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)