Split in March
Early spring
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a reasonable month in Split — with trade-offs.
March sees the Riva awake again, with terraces open on sunny days and island ferries on winter timetables.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–14°C
- Mild but unsettled, with showers.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- €€
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Mild days and few visitors.
–Rain showers and some closures.
My tip for March
Check ferry times if you plan an island day trip.
- Walking
- Photography
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Split, 8th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Split in March
- Reduced ferries
- Island ferry timetables are thinner in winter.
November–March
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Weather
Weather in Split in March
In March Split averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 58 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
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: NCEI. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Split in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Split?
- March is a reasonable month in Split — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Split overall (8 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Mild days and few visitors. The main downside: Rain showers and some closures.
- What is the weather like in Split in March?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 58 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Mild but unsettled, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 11°C).
- Is Split crowded in March?
- 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 March?
- 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 (March ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.