Split in December
Advent on the Riva
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is one of the weakest months in Split.
December brings Advent markets and lights around the palace, with prices rising for New Year.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–12°C
- Cool and unsettled, with some bright days.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- €€
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Festive lights and a local Christmas.
–Cool, wet and limited services.
My tip for December
Book New Year accommodation early.
- Advent markets
- Quiet stay
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Split, 9th for weather, 6th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Split in December
- Reduced ferries
- Island ferry timetables are thinner in winter.
November–March
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Weather
Weather in Split in December
In December Split averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 99 mm of rain or snow over 12 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
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 99 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: NCEI. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Split in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Split?
- December is one of the weakest months in Split. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Split overall (9 for weather, 6 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Festive lights and a local Christmas. The main downside: Cool, wet and limited services.
- What is the weather like in Split in December?
- Average highs are around 12°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 99 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Cool and unsettled, with some bright days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 11°C).
- Is Split crowded in December?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Split in December?
- 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 (December ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Split in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cool, wet and limited services.
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