Split in August
Hot and crowded
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Split.
August is the busiest month, with the palace packed and rooms at their priciest.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–31°C
- Hot and dry with a warm sea.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Warm sea and festival evenings.
–Very busy and expensive.
My tip for August
Take a ferry to Vis or Brač to escape the crowds.
- Island hopping
- Beaches
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Split, 5th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Split in August
- Summer festival season
- The Split Summer Festival fills the palace with performances, and the city is at its busiest and priciest.
- Cruise and day-trip crowds
- The palace and the Riva are busiest around midday.
Mid-July to mid-August
May–October
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Weather
Weather in Split in August
In August Split averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 32 mm of rain or snow over 5 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
- 31°C
- 88°F
- Average low
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: NCEI. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Split in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Split?
- August is one of the weakest months in Split. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Split overall (5 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and festival evenings. The main downside: Very busy and expensive.
- What is the weather like in Split in August?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 32 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Hot and dry with a warm sea. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 11°C).
- Is Split crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Split in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Peak pricing for hotels and flights. 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 (August ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Split in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very busy and expensive.
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