Split

City in Croatia

Split
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Split is a city in Croatia with a population of about 161,000. Located 259 kilometers from the capital, Zagreb, it is known for historic landmarks such as Diocletian's Palace.

What to see

The city center features Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO site that includes the Cathedral of Saint Domnius and the Temple of Jupiter. For art, the Ivan Meštrović Gallery is also available to visit.

When to go

The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 27 °C and relatively low rainfall, making this the most suitable time for outdoor sightseeing. Temperatures are mild in the shoulder months of May and June, with highs between 20 °C and 24 °C. The period from November to January is the wettest, with monthly rainfall ranging from 91 mm to 152 mm.

Getting there

Split Saint Jerome Airport is located 12 kilometers from the city.

Top sights in Split

  1. Diocletian's PalaceUNESCODiocletian's Palace
  2. Cathedral of Saint DomniusCathedral of Saint Domnius
  3. Temple of Jupiter, SplitTemple of Jupiter, Split
  4. Ivan Meštrović GalleryIvan Meštrović Gallery

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is November, with about 152 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C101013162024272723191411
Average low, °C66811161922221815107
Rainfall, mm918485856460275089100152134
Rainy days10999117571191311

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Split (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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