January weather forecast
Split, Croatia

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Panorama of Split, Croatia with the view of the Dalmatia waterfront and a distant mountain
Panorama of Split, Croatia with the view of the Dalmatia waterfront and a distant mountain

Weather in January

The new year in Split, Croatia starts with cool average temperatures from 10.3°C (50.5°F) for the highest daytime to 5.4°C (41.7°F) for the lowest at night, setting a chilly beginning for the year. As the sun shines brightest up to 4.2 hours a day, the winter sea maintains a comfortable warmth of 13.7°C (56.7°F). Noticeably, January also marks the highest number of days with snowfall, though such occurrence is particularly rare. The precipitation frequency remains relatively high this month but begins to decrease in the upcoming month. The winter solstice from the previous month results in shorter daytime duration, but this gradually increases as the months progress.

Temperature

January is the coldest month in Split, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 10.3°C (50.5°F) and an average low of 5.4°C (41.7°F).

Rainfall

In Split, in January, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. In Split, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110 days and collects up to 816mm (32.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and February. The months with the most snowfall days are January and February, with an average of 1 snowfall days.

Sea temperature

In Split, the average seawater temperature in January is 13.7°C (56.7°F).
Note: While a brief time in 13.7°C (56.7°F) at 13°C (55.4°F) is already bracing, plunging below 10°C (50°F) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.

Daylight

In Split, Croatia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:03 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Split. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Split?

Split's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 10.3°C (50.5°F) to a low of 5.4°C (41.7°F).

What is the average January temperature in Split?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 10.3°C (50.5°F) and 5.4°C (41.7°F) respectively.

How much does it rain in Split in January?

In Split, Croatia, in January, during 11 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Split?

The months with the most snowfall days are January and February, with an average of 1 snowfall days.

When does it start snowing in Split?

January is the first month it typically snows in Split, Croatia. Throughout January, there are 1 snowfall days.

What is the water temperature in January in Split?

In January, the average sea temperature in Split is 13.7°C (56.7°F). Swimming in 13.7°C (56.7°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in January in Split?

The average day length in January is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Split?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:03 CET.

How long on average sun shines in January in Split?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Split, Croatia, is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Split?

The months with the lowest UV index in Split are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Split?

In Split, Croatia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average temperature in January
Split, Croatia

Average temperature in January - Split, Croatia
  • Average high temperature in January: 10.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°C).

Average rainfall in January
Split, Croatia

Average rainfall in January - Split, Croatia
  • Average rainfall in January: 78.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (113.7mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (28.4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Split, Croatia

Average rainfall days in January - Split, Croatia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Split, Croatia

Average snowfall days in January - Split, Croatia
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Split, Croatia

Average sea temperature in January - Split, Croatia
  • Average sea temperature in January: 13.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.5°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Split, Croatia

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Split, Croatia
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average UV index in January
Split, Croatia

Average UV index in January - Split, Croatia
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Split, Croatia

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