Split events & things to do in January 2027
Start with Riva, Marjan Hill, plus Basement Halls. January in Split averages 11°C / 51°F highs, 6°C / 43°F nights, and about 8 rainy days.
Expect 11°C/51°F days and about 8 rainy ones in January. Start with these:
- Riva★ 4.7 · 24.8k reviewsThe palm-lined waterfront promenade runs along the south side of the palace between ferry piers and cafe terraces.
- Marjan Hill★ 4.8 · 320 reviewsMarjan is the pine-covered peninsula west of the center, with viewpoints, chapels, beaches, and forest paths above the harbor.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Split in January 2027
Weather
TempTemperature
51°F / 43°F
10.7°C / 5.9°C
RainPrecipitation
8d
2.8in · 70mm
LightDaylight
9.1h
Sea
57.4°F
14.1°C
January is cool and wet, with bura winds making Riva walks brisk and palace interiors useful.
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Jan 1New Year's DayPublic holiday
- Jan 6EpiphanyPublic holiday
- Jan 1-Jan 3Long weekend
About Split
City overview
Split is an Adriatic port where Diocletian Palace is not a ruin outside town but the lived-in core of the city. The practical visitor frame is the Palace and Riva for the historic center, Varos and Marjan for old lanes and viewpoints, and Bačvice or Firule for city beaches.
Food & drink
Split food is Dalmatian and coastal: pasticada with gnocchi, black risotto, grilled sardines, brudet, soparnik, blitva, fritule, and local olive oil. Pazar produce market, the fish market on Marmontova, palace konobas, and Varos taverns are the useful first stops.
Top sights
Ranked for January suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Basement Halls
- 2Bačvice Beach
- 3Diocletian Palace
- 4Meštrović Gallery
- 5Cathedral of St. Domnius
- 6Archaeological Museum
- 7Temple of Jupiter
- 8Peristyle
1Basement Halls
4.5★ · 1,539outdoorOpen dailyThe vaulted substructures below the palace mirrored the imperial apartments above and helped preserve the Roman footprint. The halls connect the Riva side with the Peristyle.
2Bačvice Beach
4.2★ · 286outdoorOpen dailyThe shallow sandy beach east of the ferry port is tied to picigin, the local ball game played in ankle-deep water. It is walkable from the palace and useful when ferries leave later in the day.
3Diocletian Palace
4.7★ · 90,036indoorRoman emperor Diocletian built the seafront palace around AD 305, and Split grew inside its walls. Shops, apartments, churches, and cafes still fill the Roman grid between the Golden, Silver, Iron, and Bronze Gates.
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- 4Meštrović Gallery
- 5Cathedral of St. Domnius
- 6Archaeological Museum
Neighborhoods
1Diocletian Palace and Grad
The historic core is dense and lived-in, with the Peristyle, cathedral, basement halls, Narodni trg, tiny apartments, wine bars, and souvenir lanes inside Roman walls.
2Riva and Ferry Port
The waterfront is practical and social, with cafe rows, catamaran piers, Jadrolinija ferries, bus links, and evening strolls in front of the palace walls.
3Varos
Varos climbs west of the palace in narrow stone lanes, old fishermen houses, konoba restaurants, and stairways toward Marjan viewpoints.
Day trips
28km / 30-45min by bus or car from Split
Trogir
The UNESCO old town sits on a small island with the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, stone lanes, and a waterfront that feels easier than Split in peak afternoon crowds.
12km / 20-30min by car or local bus from Split
Klis Fortress and Salona
Klis controls the pass above the city, while Salona preserves Roman ruins near Solin. Together they make the closest history day beyond the palace.
1h by catamaran from Split ferry port
Hvar Town
Hvar adds Venetian lanes, a harbor promenade, fortress views, and island swimming. Check return sailings before committing to dinner on the island.
Getting around
Split old center is foot-only in practice, and most ferry, bus, rail, Riva, Bačvice, and palace stops sit within a compact harbor zone. Promet buses cover Marjan edges, Znjan, Salona, Trogir, and airport approaches, while ferries and catamarans drive island travel.
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Common questions about Split in January
- What to pack for Split in January
Pack for January's weather, not a generic Split checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 11°C / 51°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 6°C / 43°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 8 days.
- How many days do you need in Split
- 4 days covers the main Split highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Split worth visiting in January
- Yes. January in Split averages 11°C / 51°F highs, 6°C / 43°F nights, and about 8 rainy days.
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