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Climate in Split, Croatia

View from the hill Marjan
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Split climate

Split offers a long outdoor season with coastal heat to manage

The current climate rows rate Split's overall comfort at 3.9 out of 5, summer feel at 4.8, and winter feel at 4.7. The average summer high is 83°F, with nine days above 90°F. The average winter low is 44°F / 7°C, with four freezing days. Five months pass the published comfort window, heat risk is Low, and air quality is rated 4.1 out of 5.

DHMZ's Split-Marjan station records 8.0°C in January, 26.2°C in July, and 25.9°C in August as long-run monthly means. The WRI screen and Marjan fire-management information add practical reasons to inspect drainage, fire exposure, wind, shade, ventilation, shutters, cooling, and the route home during heavy rain or heat.

Living through the seasons

Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.

Overall Comfort
Very Good

3.9 / 5

Average Summer High
83°F

Mild · 83°F

Days Above 90°F
9 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Winter Low
44°F / 7°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
4 days/year

Excellent

Winter Feel
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Visit the home in afternoon heat

Check shutters, shade, ventilation, cooling, water, electricity, humidity, windows, and the room where the household would rest after a hot walk or appointment.

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
69%
Comfortable Months
5 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1556 peak sun hrs/yr

Good

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Very Good

4.1 / 5

Allergy Levels
Moderate

Good

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
10.1 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Moderate · 10.1 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Toughest Months
Aug, Jan, Jul
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Medium - High (0.6-0.8)
Weather Volatility
Moderate

3.5 / 5

Split in everyday life

Could Split work for you?

What may work well

  • Split has high published summer and winter comfort scores, only four freezing days, and Low heat risk.
  • Marjan, the waterfront, and the historic centre provide varied outdoor settings.
  • DHMZ and civil-protection sources support practical weather preparation.

What to think about

  • Five comfortable months leave meaningful heat, rain, wind, or shoulder-season planning outside the best window.
  • Coastal homes can trade winter mildness for damp, salt, wind, cooling, or maintenance needs.
  • One station and a radius flood screen do not settle comfort or risk at a particular property.

Choose a Split home that carries heat, wind, and rain

  1. Inspect shade and cooling

    Check orientation, shutters, shade, ventilation, cooling equipment, water, electricity, humidity, and utility history before signing.

  2. Review fire and flood questions

    Use Marjan and local hazard information to ask about fire, heavy rain, drainage, access, insurance, property maintenance, and evacuation.

  3. Keep outdoor plans flexible

    Choose a park, waterfront, historic route, and indoor cultural option that work at different times of day and in different weather.

  4. Check the care route in weather

    Repeat the trip to KBC during heat, rain, wind, traffic, or a service change and see whether the household can still manage it.

Questions retirees ask

What is Split's climate like for retirement?

The current rows show an 83°F average summer high, nine days above 90°F, a 44°F / 7°C average winter low, four freezing days, five comfortable months, Low heat risk, and Very Good air quality.

Is Split too hot in summer?

That depends on the household and home. Check shutters, shade, ventilation, cooling, water, power, wind, outdoor timing, and the care route during the nine days above 90°F.

What should a coastal property inspection include?

Review damp, salt, wind, shutters, windows, cooling, heating, roof, drainage, lower rooms, fire exposure, insurance, power, and how the road and transit route work during heavy weather.

Does Split have a long outdoor season?

The published summer and winter scores are strong, and the average summer high is 83°F. Five months fall within the comfort window, so keep indoor and shoulder-season choices in the weekly plan.

Split's climate can reward a retiree who wants bright coastal seasons and is willing to choose a home around shade, cooling, damp, wind, rain, and fire preparation. Visit in both heat and wet weather, then see whether the property keeps the good climate usable.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

  • NASA POWER

    Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk

  • Open-Meteo Air Quality + Humidity Heuristic

    Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution, Weather Volatility

    Checked 2026-07-10

  • World Resources Institute (WRI)

    Used for Drought Risk

    Checked 2026-07-13

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