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Top sights in Split
- Diocletian's Palace – Ancient palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius – Cathedral in Split, Croatia
- Klis Fortress – Medieval fortress in Split, Croatia
- Bačvice – City district in Split, Croatia
- Trogir – Town and settlement in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Best time to visit
May, June and September offer warm weather and a swimmable sea without the peak crowds. July and August are hot and very busy, with ferries and the old town at their fullest. Many island services run less often from late autumn to spring, though the city itself stays open all year.
How many days you need
One to two days covers Diocletian's Palace and the old town, the Riva waterfront, the cathedral bell tower and a walk or swim at Marjan hill. Split is also the main ferry port for the central Dalmatian islands, so add days for Hvar, Brač or Vis, or for Trogir, the Krka waterfalls or Omiš.
Getting around
The old town is compact and pedestrian, so walking is the only way to see it. Airport buses run to the ferry port area, and city buses cover the suburbs and beaches. Ferries and catamarans to the islands leave from the harbor next to the old town; in summer, book popular crossings in advance.
What to skip
Don't try to drive into or park near the old town; leave the car outside the center. Ferry schedules change by season, so check the current timetable rather than older ones posted online. Many beaches are pebbly, so water shoes help, and the sun is strong in summer.
Where to stay in Split
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Best time to visit Split
The most comfortable months in Split are May to June and September, with average daytime highs of 72 to 83°F (22 to 28°C) and 6 to 12 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 89°F (32°C), and January the coolest at 52°F (11°C). November sees the most rain, around 14 days, while July is the driest with about 3.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 90 | 10 | Shoulder: 52°F (11°C), 10 rainy days |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 90 | 7 | Shoulder: 56°F (13°C), 7 rainy days |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 80 | 8 | Shoulder: 59°F (15°C), 8 rainy days |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60 | 10 | Shoulder: 64°F (18°C), 10 rainy days |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 60 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 50 | 6 | Best: 6 rainy days |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 30 | 3 | Shoulder: 89°F (32°C), 3 rainy days |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 40 | 5 | Shoulder: 89°F (32°C), 5 rainy days |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 90 | 8 | Best: 8 rainy days |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 90 | 8 | Shoulder: 71°F (22°C), 8 rainy days |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 130 | 14 | Avoid: among the wettest, 14 rainy days |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 120 | 14 | Avoid: among the wettest, 14 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Split: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Split?
- The best time to visit Split is May to June and September, when average highs run 72 to 83°F (22 to 28°C) with 6 to 12 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 89°F (32°C) on average, and January the coolest at 52°F (11°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Split?
- November, with roughly 14 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 3. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Split?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 52°F (11°C) by day and 39°F (4°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Split?
- The wettest months in Split are May and November to December, with 12 to 14 rainy days a month. July is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Split?
- One to two days covers Diocletian's Palace and the old town, the Riva waterfront, the cathedral bell tower and a walk or swim at Marjan hill. Split is also the main ferry port for the central Dalmatian islands, so add days for Hvar, Brač or Vis, or for Trogir, the Krka waterfalls or Omiš.
- How do I get around Split?
- The old town is compact and pedestrian, so walking is the only way to see it. Airport buses run to the ferry port area, and city buses cover the suburbs and beaches. Ferries and catamarans to the islands leave from the harbor next to the old town; in summer, book popular crossings in advance.
- Is it safe to travel to Croatia right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Croatia on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Croatia before you book.
- What other places are near Split?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Split are Dubrovnik (100 miles), Naples (210 miles), Amalfi Coast (220 miles).
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