Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Hvar
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Hvar are October, May, September — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is June, July, August, September. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Hvar (12 m elevation).
Month by month
Hvar weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 8.3 | 40 | |
| February | 13.3°C / 56°F | 6 | 49 | |
| March | 14.4°C / 58°F | 7.3 | 54 | |
| April | 17.3°C / 63°F | 7.5 | 70 | Shoulder |
| May | 22.5°C / 73°F | 8.3 | 83 | Best |
| June | 27.6°C / 82°F | 4.3 | 80 | |
| July | 31.1°C / 88°F | 1.5 | 65 | |
| August | 30.6°C / 87°F | 5 | 63 | |
| September | 26.2°C / 79°F | 7.2 | 80 | Best |
| October | 21.8°C / 71°F | 7.5 | 84 | Best |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 10.5 | 63 | Shoulder |
| December | 13.6°C / 56°F | 11.5 | 45 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Hvar month by month
Hvar's comfort score peaks in October at 84.2, with an average high of 21.8°C and 7.5 wet days, narrowly ahead of May's 83.3 and September's 80.4. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is narrower than the measured top three, spanning just June through September — leaving out both May and October despite their strong measured scores. July is the driest month, at just 1.5 wet days, though comfort dips to 64.7 as the heat builds to 31.1°C, the year's highest.
FAQ
Hvar timing questions
What is the best month to visit Hvar?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are October, May, and September, with October scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is June, July, August, and September, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Hvar?
July, with an average daily high of 31.1°C (88°F).
What is the rainiest month in Hvar?
December, averaging 11.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Hvar?
April and November — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
Why does Hvar's editorial pick exclude May and October despite their strong scores?
May (83.3) and October (84.2) are both among the measured top three, but RouteVerdict's editorial pick instead narrows to just June through September.
What is Hvar's driest month?
July, averaging just 1.5 wet days — fewer than any other month — though comfort dips to 64.7 as the heat builds to 31.1°C, the year's highest.