Split in July
Peak summer and festival
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a below-average month in Split.
July is the peak. The Split Summer Festival brings opera and theatre into the palace, but the city is crowded and prices are high.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–31°C
- Hot and sunny 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.
+Summer Festival and a lively city.
–Hot, busy and expensive.
My tip for July
Book accommodation months ahead; avoid the palace at midday.
- Summer festival
- Island hopping
- Nightlife
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Split, 4th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Split in July
- 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 July?
Months I'd choose over July
Weather
Weather in Split in July
In July Split averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 25 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
- 25 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: NCEI. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Split in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Split?
- July is a below-average month in Split. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Split overall (4 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Summer Festival and a lively city. The main downside: Hot, busy and expensive.
- What is the weather like in Split in July?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 25 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Hot and sunny 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 July?
- 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 July?
- 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 (July ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Split in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — hot, busy and expensive.
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