Best time to visit Hvar
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Hvar
30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Hvar).
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Twice the Wine - Two wineries half day tour, with delicacies - 2
Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group - 3
Wine Tasting Round Trip from Hvar Family Winery at a Hilltop - 4
Hvar Lavender Fields,Stone Villages & Scenic Views by eTuk Tuk - 5
Private Hvar Self-Guided E-Bike Rental - 6
Blue & Green Cave Vis Island and Pakleni Islands Private Day Trip from Hvar - 7
Hidden Hvar Eco Tuk Tuk Tour: Lavender Fields, Villages & Views - 8
Private tour of Pakleni islands, Red Cliffs & South Shore of Hvar - 9
Private Half-Day Kayak Experience in Hvar and Pakleni Islands - 10
Red Rocks & Pakleni Islands - Private Speedboat Tour from Hvar - 11
Private boat tour of Red rocks & Pakleni islands - 12
Hvar: Quad Adventure – Scenic Viewpoints & Villages - 13
4-Seater Buggy — Self-Guided Adventure in Hvar - 14
Private Blue Cave Tour from Split, Brač, Trogir and Hvar - 15
Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar - 16
Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar - 17
Private Boat Tour To Pakleni Islands and Red Rocks - 18
Boat Tour at Delfina Hvar - 19
Blue cave group tour with swimming and snorkelling from Hvar - 20
Private Custom Island Hopping Speedboat Tour from Hvar - 21
BLUE CAVE and 5 Islands Tour from Hvar - 22
Colnago 45 - Luxury Private Speedboat Tours - 23
Hvar: Island tour with Wine and Olive Oil Tasting - 24
Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on a modern 36ft (11m) sail yacht | Hvar - 25
Lavender Fields & Villages: Private E-Bike Tour with Swim Stop - 26
Blue Cave, Blue Lagoon, Pakleni Islands Group boat tour from Hvar - 27
Exclusive Private Tour: Red Rocks & Pakleni Islands - 28
Hvar Delight: Private Powerboat Tour - 29
Private Tour of Red rocks, Pakleni Islands and Hvar's Southern Beaches - 30
Private Boat Tour from Hvar - Blue and Green cave, Vis, and the Pakleni islands
Last refreshed 2026-10-18.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Hvar (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Hvar's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7–12 | 8 | 10 | 121 | 12.1 | 63% | 21 | 164 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 8–13 | 10 | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 63% | 20 | 181 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 9–15 | 11 | 9 | 99 | 11.0 | 56% | 21 | 223 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 11–17 | 15 | 10 | 101 | 10.1 | 55% | 20 | 249 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 16–23 | 21 | 10 | 94 | 9.4 | 55% | 21 | 274 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 21–28 | 28 | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 50% | 18 | 296 | 8 | Busy | 10 |
| Jul | 24–31 | 31 | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 42% | 19 | 317 | 8 | Peak | 7 |
| Aug | 23–31 | 31 | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 47% | 18 | 299 | 7 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 20–26 | 26 | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 53% | 18 | 236 | 5 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 16–22 | 21 | 9 | 86 | 9.6 | 62% | 18 | 214 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Nov | 12–17 | 15 | 12 | 156 | 13.0 | 65% | 20 | 153 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Dec | 9–14 | 11 | 14 | 193 | 13.8 | 70% | 21 | 134 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
UV Index in Hvar by Month
UV index in Hvar peaks at 8 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. May, June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
June
10/1021–28°C · 5 rain days (51h) · 296 sun hours · 50% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
9/1020–26°C · 8 rain days (79h) · 236 sun hours · 53% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
9/1016–22°C · 9 rain days (86h) · 214 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
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January
7/107–12°C (feels 8°C) · 10 rain days (121h) · 164 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
8/108–13°C (feels 10°C) · 7 rain days (80h) · 181 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
8/109–15°C (feels 11°C) · 9 rain days (99h) · 223 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
April
8/1011–17°C (feels 15°C) · 10 rain days (101h) · 249 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
May
9/1016–23°C (feels 21°C) · 10 rain days (94h) · 274 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high)
July
7/1024–31°C · 2 rain days (16h) · 317 sun hours · 42% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
7/1023–31°C · 6 rain days (47h) · 299 sun hours · 47% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
7/1012–17°C (feels 15°C) · 12 rain days (156h) · 153 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
5/109–14°C (feels 11°C) · 14 rain days (193h) · 134 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Hvar
When is the best time to visit Hvar?
June is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 21–28°C (5 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, September, October.
What is the worst time to visit Hvar?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 9–14°C (14 rainy days).
Is Hvar too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Hvar?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in November and peaks in July. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Hvar have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 9/10, crowd index 39) and September (climate 9/10, crowd index 41) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Hvar by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Hvar in July?
July is the peak UV month in Hvar, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Hvar on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.