The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn in Hvar is often underrated: 21°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.
October ranks 4 out of 12 months in Hvar. Compared to September: −5°C daytime, −2.2h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Sea
23°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
10.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Hvar is June (9.4/10), 1.6 pt higher than October.
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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
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Location
Where is Hvar ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
CroatiaTemperate 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 October?
In October, the sea averages 23°C in Hvar: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Hvar in October?
The average UV index reaches 4 in October in Hvar (moderate), with about 10.8h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.