Hvar · WinterMonth summary
Hvar weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
45°F – 54°F
🌧 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 is a difficult time for Hvar. June (9.6/10) is much more favourable.
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
In January, Hvar sees 12°F 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-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 45°F | 54°F | 36% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 4.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 46°F | 57°F | 34% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 48°F | 59°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 64°F | 32% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 61°F | 72°F | 34% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 70°F | 82°F | 15% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 86°F | 9% | 0.0in | 13.9h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ August | 75°F | 88°F | 14% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 79°F | 26% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 70°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 54°F | 63°F | 48% | 0.3in | 7.8h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ December | 48°F | 57°F | 35% | 0.2in | 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 54°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 54°F daytime and 45°F at night. 7.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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