What to pack for Split in January
- a warm coat, hat and gloves
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 68%; max daily wind around 20 km/h.
How January compares
Best months in Split: April–June & September–October. See the full best time to visit Split guide.
Split in January: the details
In January, Split sees average daytime highs of 11°C (52°F) and overnight lows of 4°C (39°F). Rainfall totals roughly 147 mm across 10.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 6.5 hours per day with 9.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 68%.
In context: January is the coldest month of the year and the third-wettest in Split. The sunniest month is July (13.6 h/day).
| Metric | January average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F |
| Overnight low | 4°C / 39°F |
| Rainfall | 147 mm over 10.2 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day (9.1 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 68% |
| Travel score | 4.9 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Split, Croatia (43.51, 16.44) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Split in January?
Daytime highs in Split in January average 11°C (52°F); nights drop to about 4°C.
Does it rain in Split in January?
Expect around 10.2 rainy days and 147 mm of rainfall in January.
Is January a good time to visit Split?
January is a challenging month to visit Split — consider April–June & September–October instead. Overall travel score: 4.9/10. The best months are April–June & September–October.
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