Monthly climate guide
Hvar weather in January
With highs near 12°C (54°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), January feels cool in Hvar. Rainfall averages about 74 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- Just 40 km apart, but Hvar runs about 3°C warmer than Split this month.
- January brings mid-winter to Hvar.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
January is typically Hvar's coolest month.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
74 mm
some rain
Humidity
72%
relative
Sky
70%
cloud · often cloudy
Hvar weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 10°C / 50°F | 74 mm | 72% | 70% |
| February | 12°C / 54°F | 10°C / 50°F | 87 mm | 73% | 68% |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 12°C / 53°F | 73 mm | 74% | 60% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 14°C / 57°F | 56 mm | 76% | 59% |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 17°C / 63°F | 60 mm | 75% | 58% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 22°C / 71°F | 38 mm | 73% | 43% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 24°C / 75°F | 32 mm | 69% | 30% |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 25°C / 77°F | 23 mm | 68% | 27% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 22°C / 71°F | 86 mm | 69% | 46% |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 18°C / 65°F | 85 mm | 72% | 52% |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 16°C / 60°F | 116 mm | 74% | 64% |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 12°C / 54°F | 102 mm | 70% | 60% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Hvar?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Hvar →Other Croatia cities in January
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Hvar in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Hvar?
January is cool in Hvar, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Hvar in January?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Hvar in January?
Hvar typically gets around 74 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Hvar (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.