Climate in Hvar (Croatia)

The climate of Hvar is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The island of Hvar, in Italian Lesina, is located in Dalmatia, on the Adriatic coast.
The winter, from December to February, is mild, and is characterized by sunny periods, alternating with periods of bad weather. A strong southerly wind can blow.
Although the winter is generally mild, there can sometimes be very cold days due to air masses coming from the interior of the Balkan Peninsula. In these cases, the temperature can drop to 0 °C (32 °F) or below at night, while the maximum can remain around 5 °C (41 °F) or below.
Snow is very rare. On the hills of the island, which reach 587 meters (1,925 feet), snow can sometimes be seen, while on the coast, several years pass between one snowfall and another. However, in February 2018, 5 centimeters (2 inches) of snow fell, while in February 2021, a thinner layer of snow was deposited.
The cold record is of -7 °C (19.5 °F), recorded in January 1942, while in January 2017, the temperature dropped to -5 °C (23 °F).

The summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with some afternoon thunderstorms, and a few rainy days, more likely in June.
Sometimes, there can be very hot and sultry periods, with highs of 34/35 °C (93/95 °F). The highest record is 37.5 °C (99.5 °F), recorded in August 1956 and 1998.

Best Time

The best times to visit Hvar are spring and autumn, namely the months of May and September. In June, the weather is often excellent, but it can sometimes get hot, especially in the second half of the month.
To go to the beach, the best months are July and August. In June, the sea is still a bit cool.

Hvar - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 9.6 °C (49.2 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 750 millimeters (29.5 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest month (July) to 110 mm (4.3 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 13.5 °C (56 °F) in February to 25.5 °C (78 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 2800 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Hvar - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) and a maximum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.8 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) and a maximum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.0 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) and a maximum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 0.7 °C (33.3 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it dropped to 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) in June 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.9 °C (60.6 °F) in July 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in August 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 30.5 °C (86.9 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.2 °C (32.4 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) in November 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.9 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 14 °C (57.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.1 °C (26.4 °F) in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.