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Hvar, Croatia · Temperate oceanic

Hvar in February: go or not?

Tough period. Hvar in February only reaches 4.4/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 43.17°N · 16.44°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Hvar · February
4.4
8–14°
Temperature
25%
Rain
6h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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The month in detail

What to expect in February

In February, Hvar sees 14°C during the day with 5.5h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

February ranks 8 out of 12 months in Hvar. Compared to January: +2°C daytime, +1.2h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
5°
Sea
15°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
10.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Hvar is June (9.4/10), 5.0 pts higher than February.

See June →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Croatia

🗣️LanguageCroatian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 39%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Hvar ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Croatia
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.4 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
43.17°N · 16.44°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Hvar?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 10.8h of sunshine and 13.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Hvar get in June?
Hvar averages 10.8 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Hvar?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Hvar in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Hvar good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Hvar scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.1/10.
When should you avoid Hvar?
January is the most difficult month to visit Hvar, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Hvar in February?
In February, the sea averages 15°C in Hvar: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Hvar in February?
The average UV index reaches 3 in February in Hvar (low), with about 10.3h of daylight. No protection needed.