Sun, sea & sand

Makarska weather in October

Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Air temperature20°CNight 14°
Sea temperature20.9°Crefreshing
Sunshine7hrs / dayof 11.1 h daylight
Rainy days11days / month175 mm

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. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 175 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Makarska.

October compared

How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.

SeptemberSepOctoberOctNovemberNov
Score844218
Day25°20°16°
Night18°14°10°
Sea23°21°19°
Sun8 h7 h5 h
Rain days91114

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 7 min07:04 – 18:11
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
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 %58 %
  • 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

Makarska in October: quick answers

Is Makarska hot in October?

No. In October, Makarska is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.

Can you swim in Makarska in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.

Does it rain much in Makarska in October?

Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 175 mm in total.

Makarska month by month

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)