Split
Split is a Croatian port city whose old town sits inside a Roman emperor's palace, and ferries leave from here for the nearby Dalmatian islands.
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Split is Croatia's second-largest city, on the eastern Adriatic coast and the main city of Dalmatia. Its old town sits inside Diocletian's Palace, which Emperor Diocletian began in 293 and which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Inside the walls you can see the Peristyle, the Temple of Jupiter and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, which occupies the emperor's mausoleum and has a 12th-century bell tower about 57 m tall. Marjan, a wooded hill park at the western end of the peninsula, has a lookout over the old town.
Split is also the base for island trips. The port runs ferries to Brač, Hvar, Šolta and Vis. Klis Fortress, about 11 km from the center, gives wide views over the city, its harbor and the islands. Summers are hot and moderately dry, and winters are mild and wet, though the bura wind can make cold days feel colder.
Split in five
- Book island catamarans in summerFast boats to Hvar, Brač and Vis sell out on summer weekends. Buy online and check which harbor pier you leave from.
- Cover up in the old townSplit fines people walking the old town in swimwear or shirtless. Keep beachwear for the beach.
- Take the airport shuttle busThe airport is in Kaštela, 20 km from Split and 6 km from Trogir, according to its own page. A shuttle bus links it with Split's main bus station through the day; check the operator's timetable for your flight.
- Walk up Marjan hillSteps from the Varoš district climb to viewpoints over the town and islands in about 20 minutes, with pine woods and swimming coves beyond.
- Sleep near the harbor before an early boatIsland boats leave early and the ferry port sits beside the old town. A night in or near the palace saves a dawn transfer, and makes Hvar easy to reach.Hvar
Things to do in Split
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Need to know
- Airport
- Split (SPU), 20 km away; shuttle bus to the main bus station
- Getting there
- Bus from Zagreb about 5 hours; train about 6 hours
- Getting around
- On foot in town; ferries and catamarans to the islands
- Best base
- Old town or Varoš for walking, near the harbor for early boats
- Time needed
- 2 days, plus island days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Festival
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh11°Low5°Mild, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 129 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Windy, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 96 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Windy, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Cool, showersMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, showers
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Spring, calmAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 98 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, calm
- MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Warm, sea coolMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, sea cool
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°Warm, swimmingJuneClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, swimming
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Hot, busiestJulyClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, busiestAugustClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Warm sea, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 125 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calmer
- OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Mild, fewer boatsOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, fewer boats
- NovemberRain14 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Wet, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 253 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- DecemberRain12 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Mild, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 181 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
Average daily high and low in Split, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Festivals: May Sudamja
Right now in Split
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
12
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- 30 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 88%
Split
09:43 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today19°13°88%Monday: Rain. High 19°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Tue18°15°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed18°14°5%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Thu18°13°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri18°13°10%Friday: Clear. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sat16°13°28%Saturday: Rain. High 16°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 28%.
- Sun16°13°22%Sunday: Rain. High 16°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 22%.
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Every year
- MaySudamjaSplit
Day trips by train
- Hvarabout 1 hour by catamaranHvar town, its fortress and the Pakleni islands offshore.Read the guide
- Trogirabout 30 minutes by busA small walled town on an islet, near the airport.Read the guide
- Krka National Parkabout 1.5 hours by car or busWaterfalls and boardwalks inland from Šibenik; check the park's swimming rules before you pack.Read the guide
- Bol, Bračabout 1 hour by catamaranZlatni Rat beach and walks on Brač island.Read the guide
Before you go to Split
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Rules for Split, checked
- Split Airport is in Kaštela, 20 km from Split; an airport shuttle bus serves the main bus station in Split throughout the day.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Split
Coast, islands, Zagreb, rail and entry rules
Read the guideHvarThe sunny island an hour away by catamaran
Read the guideTrogirA walled UNESCO town beside the airport
Read the guideBrač IslandBol, Supetar and Zlatni rat across the channel
Read the guideDubrovnikWalled city, about 4–5 hours south by bus
Read the guideGetting aroundBuses, ferries and rental cars along the coast
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropePer-night charges added to coastal stays
Read the guideSplit FAQ
Is Split worth visiting or just a ferry port?
It is worth a day or two. The palace is a lived-in old town, not a ruin, and the Riva and Marjan hill are good for evenings.
Can you visit Plitvice from Split?
It is a long day: about 2.5–3 hours each way by car. Zagreb or Zadar is a better start, or stay near the park.
How do I get from Split to Hvar?
Catamarans reach Hvar town in about an hour. Car ferries go to Stari Grad in about 2 hours, then a bus runs to Hvar town.
How many days do you need in Split?
Two days cover the palace, the Riva and Marjan hill. Add one or two for a day trip to Hvar, Trogir or Krka. If you only pass through for a ferry, an evening and a morning are enough.
When is the best time to visit Split?
May, June, September and early October combine swimming weather with fewer crowds. July and August are hot, with ferries and rooms at their busiest. Winter is mild and wet, with a reduced island timetable.