Best time to visit Makarska
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.
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 Makarska
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Odysseus Cave Private Yacht Excursion from Korcula - 2
Private 3-Island Boat Tour: Blue Lagoon, Brač & North Hvar Shore - 3
River Rafting from Split- Cliff Jumping- Cave Visit - 4
Makarska: Skywalk Tour with a Tuk Tuk - Skip the line ticket - 5
Brač Island Speedboat Cruise with Snorkeling and Sparkling Wine - 6
Makarska: 3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon - 7
Korcula Island Private Buggy Beach Hunting Safari with lunch - 8
Best of Korcula island winery's by 4X4 Canam buggys with lunch
Last refreshed 2026-06-09.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Makarska (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 Makarska'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 | 4–12 | 9 | 10 | 134 | 13.4 | 65% | 11 | 155 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 5–14 | 12 | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 64% | 11 | 174 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 6–15 | 13 | 10 | 119 | 11.9 | 57% | 12 | 219 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 9–18 | 17 | 10 | 117 | 11.7 | 56% | 12 | 247 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 15–23 | 23 | 12 | 133 | 11.1 | 56% | 11 | 267 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 20–29 | 30 | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 51% | 11 | 294 | 7 | Moderate | 8 |
| Jul | 23–33 | 34 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 38% | 11 | 317 | 8 | Peak | 6 |
| Aug | 22–32 | 34 | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 44% | 11 | 297 | 7 | Busy | 5 |
| Sep | 18–27 | 28 | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 54% | 11 | 234 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Oct | 14–22 | 22 | 9 | 112 | 12.4 | 63% | 10 | 209 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 9–17 | 16 | 12 | 148 | 12.3 | 69% | 11 | 150 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Dec | 7–13 | 12 | 15 | 208 | 13.9 | 74% | 12 | 127 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
UV Index in Makarska by Month
UV index in Makarska peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
September
9/1018–27°C (feels 28°C) · 8 rain days (95h) · 234 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
8/1014–22°C · 9 rain days (112h) · 209 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
April
8/109–18°C (feels 17°C) · 10 rain days (117h) · 247 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
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January
7/104–12°C (feels 9°C) · 10 rain days (134h) · 155 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
8/105–14°C (feels 12°C) · 7 rain days (100h) · 174 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
7/106–15°C (feels 13°C) · 10 rain days (119h) · 219 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
May
8/1015–23°C · 12 rain days (133h) · 267 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
8/1020–29°C (feels 30°C) · 7 rain days (77h) · 294 sun hours · 51% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
6/1023–33°C · 2 rain days (21h) · 317 sun hours · 38% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
5/1022–32°C (feels 34°C) · 6 rain days (61h) · 297 sun hours · 44% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
7/109–17°C · 12 rain days (148h) · 150 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
5/107–13°C (feels 12°C) · 15 rain days (208h) · 127 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Makarska
When is the best time to visit Makarska?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–27°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, October, April.
What is the worst time to visit Makarska?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 7–13°C (15 rainy days).
Is Makarska too hot in summer?
3 months (June, 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 Makarska?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in March 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 Makarska have good weather but fewer tourists?
September (climate 9/10, crowd index 15) and February (climate 8/10, crowd index 5) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Makarska by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Makarska in July?
July is the peak UV month in Makarska, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Makarska 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. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (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, May, June, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Makarska bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: February, March, August, October, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.