Split at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 1,015 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Split
Split has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Split is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – August
What is the weather like in Split in October?
In October, Split is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Split.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:07 – 18:13
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew 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 %65 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Split
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.1 – 22.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Split ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 24.9 °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 23.4 and 26.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.4° | 13.6° | 15.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.9° | 14.3° | 15.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.0° | 17.2° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.0° | 21.1° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.3° | 23.3° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.9° | 23.4° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.1° | 21.3° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.9° | 20.1° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.8° | 17.5° | 19.9° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.4° | 15.3° | 17.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Split
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 6.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Split, 62 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Split: 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, Split 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 | 17 | 11° | 7° | 14.4° | 5.3 h | 11 | 109 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 11° | 7° | 13.6° | 6.2 h | 9 | 89 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 13° | 9° | 13.6° | 7.7 h | 9 | 85 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 16° | 12° | 14.9° | 8.4 h | 10 | 76 |
| MayMay | 44 | 20° | 16° | 18.0° | 9.2 h | 8 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 24° | 20° | 22.0° | 10.6 h | 5 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 27° | 23° | 24.3° | 11.3 h | 3 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 27° | 23° | 24.9° | 11.0 h | 4 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 23° | 19° | 23.1° | 8.3 h | 7 | 89 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 19° | 16° | 20.9° | 6.9 h | 10 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 15° | 12° | 18.8° | 5.1 h | 14 | 187 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 12° | 8° | 16.4° | 4.8 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, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Split
The best time to visit Split is from June to August. 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 from April to October. Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 187 mm.
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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
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Split month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Split is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 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 Split.
Split in January23February11° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Split is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 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 Split.
Split in February28March13° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In March, Split is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 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 Split.
Split in March30April16° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Split is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °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 Split.
Split in April44May20° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Split is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Split.
Split in May87June24° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Split is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 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 Split.
Split in June100July27° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Split is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °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 Split.
Split in July100August27° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In August, Split is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 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 Split.
Split in August78September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Split is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °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 Split.
Split in September40October19° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Split is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Split.
Split in October19November15° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In November, Split is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 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 Split.
Split in November14December12° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Split is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 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 Split.
Split in DecemberPlanning a trip to Split
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,540 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 Split
When is the best time to visit Split?
The best time to visit Split is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Split?
The sea temperature in Split ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Split in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Split?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Split?
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 Split get?
Split gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Split in?
Split uses the time zone Europe/Zagreb: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Split?
A nonstop flight from London to Split takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,540 km.
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