Weather in Croatia in August

The warmest parts of Croatia in August are typically the southern Dalmatian coast and the offshore islands, where long sunny days are the norm.

• Dubrovnik: Dubrovnik sits on the southern end of the Dalmatian coast, where August is typically hot, dry and very sunny, with the old town walls reflecting heat through the afternoon. The city is reached from Gruz port and the airport by shuttle bus or taxi, and the walls walk of roughly 2 km is best started early in the morning. We suggest booking shaded accommodation near the old town for the most comfortable days. Dubrovnik holidays
• Hvar: Hvar is one of the sunniest islands in Croatia, and August here is typically dry, bright and very warm, with the lavender fields at their most vivid before the harvest. Ferry crossings from the mainland port reach the island's harbour town, and the sheltered waterfront makes evenings pleasant after the heat of the day. We recommend pre-booking ferry crossings, as sailings can fill quickly in peak summer. Hvar holidays
• Split: Split is typically hot and humid in August, with the Diocletian's Palace stone streets holding the warmth well into the evening. Because the city has a regular ferry terminal, it works well as a base for island day trips when the mainland heat becomes intense. We suggest visiting the palace complex in the early morning and saving the afternoon for shade and the seafront.
• Korcula: Korcula, reached by ferry from Orebic and the city of Ragusa, is typically warm, dry and sunny through August, with the island's walled town offering shaded lanes that stay cooler than open waterfronts. It is a common sailing stop, so the harbour can be busy at midday. We would suggest a stay that lets you explore the old town in the cooler hours.
• Vis: Vis is a remote central Adriatic island where August is typically hot and sunny, with a breeze off the sea that helps keep afternoons manageable. Reaching the island by ferry from the mainland port takes planning, but the trade-off is quieter beaches than on the busier islands. We think Vis suits travellers who want sunshine and calm without the crowds of the peak resorts, which is the same brief our Cheap Croatia Holidays deals are built around.