The weather in January in Split

It's cool in January in Split with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 7°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Split, Croatia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 17°C in 2022, Split reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 14°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Split is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 94 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,3 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Split

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Split. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Split New York
Average temperature 11°C 5°C
Max. temperature 13°C 11°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 94 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 12 days 12 days
Total snowfall 1,3 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Split with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 12°C, with nights around 6°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Split is around 12°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Split, Croatia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Split

Temperature in January in Split over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Split, Croatia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Split

Total precipitation in January in Split over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Split

Snowfall in January in Split per year

Daily UV index in January in Split

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Split, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Split by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Split. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.