Split in January
Quiet, cold and local
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a below-average month in Split.
January is quiet in Split: the palace is empty, cafés serve locals and rooms are cheap. Sunny days make the Riva very pleasant.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–11°C
- Cool, wet and often windy; occasional bora gusts.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
- Prices
- €
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
+Low prices and empty Diocletian's Palace.
–Cold and rainy with some closures.
My tip for January
Pack a windproof layer; the bora wind can be sharp.
- Quiet walks
- Budget break
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Split, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Split in January
- Reduced ferries
- Island ferry timetables are thinner in winter.
November–March
Not set on January?
Months I'd choose over January
Weather
Weather in Split in January
In January Split averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with about 73 mm of rain or snow over 11 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
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Average low
- 6°C
- 43°F
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: NCEI. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Split in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Split?
- January is a below-average month in Split. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Split overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low prices and empty Diocletian's Palace. The main downside: Cold and rainy with some closures.
- What is the weather like in Split in January?
- Average highs are around 11°C and lows around 6°C. Expect about 73 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Cool, wet and often windy; occasional bora gusts. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 11°C).
- Is Split crowded in January?
- Crowds are very low. Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Split in January?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Split?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (January ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Split in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold and rainy with some closures.
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