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Split in April

Spring, sun and Easter

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

April is a reasonable month in Split — with trade-offs.

April is a pleasant month to explore the palace and Marjan, with services returning.

6.9/10 overall12–18°CLow-Moderate crowds€€
Weather7/10
Crowds7/10
Prices€€
Events4.5/10

April in detail

What April actually feels like

Weather
12–18°C
Mild and mostly sunny with the odd shower.
Crowds
Low-Moderate
Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
Prices
€€
Good-value hotel rates.

+Comfortable weather and the city reopening.

–Easter brings a busy weekend.

My tip for April

Visit Diocletian's Palace early or late, when the day-trippers are away.

  • Walking
  • Sightseeing

How April compares

Against the other eleven months

4th of 12 overall in Split, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

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Weather

Weather in Split in April

In April Split averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with about 62 mm of rain or snow over 10 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 11°C); the wettest month is November.

Average high
18°C
64°F
Average low
12°C
54°F
Precipitation
62 mm
Wet days
10

Climate data: NCEI. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Split in April: the questions people ask

Is April a good time to visit Split?
April is a reasonable month in Split — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Split overall (6 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Comfortable weather and the city reopening. The main downside: Easter brings a busy weekend.
What is the weather like in Split in April?
Average highs are around 18°C and lows around 12°C. Expect about 62 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Mild and mostly sunny with the odd shower. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 11°C).
Is Split crowded in April?
Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Split in April?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is January.
When is the best time to visit Split?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (April ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

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