Hvar · WinterMonth summary
Hvar weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hvar in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (4.9/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Hvar in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Hvar sees 12°C during the day with 7.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 7°C | 12°C | 36% | 3.2 | 7.8h | 4.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 14°C | 34% | 2.6 | 8.9h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 15°C | 35% | 3.0 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 18°C | 32% | 2.5 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 22°C | 34% | 2.6 | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 28°C | 15% | 1.2 | 14.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 9% | 0.6 | 13.9h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 31°C | 14% | 1.3 | 12.4h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 26% | 2.6 | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 21°C | 27% | 2.2 | 9.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 12°C | 17°C | 48% | 6.9 | 7.8h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ December | 9°C | 14°C | 35% | 4.3 | 7.5h | 5.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Hvar averages 12°C, 36% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hvar in January
Is January a good time to visit Hvar?
January is not recommended for Hvar (score 4.9/10). With 36% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine, consider June (9.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Hvar in January?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 7°C at night. 7.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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