Split Weather

One thing we’ve learned about living in Split and the forecasts that are posted online is that they are generally relatively inaccurate. Frustrating at times even as rain is forecasted but it very rarely rains over the summer. You can often rely on the weather in Split being similar day in and day out with temperatures ranging from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius over the summer and usually more than warm enough during the evenings too. 

Split during Summer

Summer Weather in Split

You can almost guarantee that at least eighty percent of the day will be bathed in sunlight, perfect for spending your days at the beaches or even on Split's biggest boat party. It will be hot so make sure you pack your essentials and stay sun safe as sunstroke is no joke and you need all the energy possible to hopefully take full advantage of Split’s lively nightlife scene. On the rare occasion that it does rain, we have another blog on what to do on a rainy day, make sure to stay safe on the slippery streets of the Old Town though!

Shoulder Season (Spring and Fall)

These parts of the year can be super unpredictable. The shoulder seasons of Spring and Fall/Autumn can have days where it's 30 plus degrees celsius but can also drop below ten, a real classic European extreme! Not only the temperature but Split is very famous for its winds; the Bura and Jugo both coming from opposite directions and causing a huge shift in climate and conditions. You can easily experience all four seasons in a day in Split which can make it a little difficult to make plans in advance as one minute the forecast predicts heavy rain and later it predicts a full day of sunshine so take any online readings with a grain of salt.

Winter

Firstly, it’s very rare for Split to have any sort of tourism over the winter months and holiday period but it is steadily and very slowly increasing. It is considerably warmer than most destinations around Europe but yet still lacks the tourism that many other destinations seem to get. 

I have read many places stating that Split and the Dalmatian Coast get around 40 days of rain per year but if you stayed here over the winter you would feel like all those days are almost consecutive! It can be very rainy, windy and rather unpleasant at times living on the coast and the wind seems to howl throughout the city. These factors along with a lot of places being closed for the winter means you’ll have to search that little bit harder to find a cozy haven for a hot coffee and to soak in the weather from behind glass doors.

While we don’t really feel like you can fully rely on any weather forecast in Split, Accuweather seems to be the most accurate and reliable for a rough guide of what to expect.