Updated 4 Aug 2026 · recomputed nightly
Visiting Split in April 2027?
April 2027 is a shoulder month in Split: mild and wet, around 17°C / 63°F with rain on about 10 days, Calm on 14 of 30 days and never busier than Lively.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Of the 12 months we forecast for Split, April is the quietest. Its heaviest day is Fri 23 Apr, busier than 63% of the year; its lightest is Mon 12 Apr at 31%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
How busy is Split in April?
It's quiet right through April — no crowded stretch to plan around.
Cruise ships are in port on 16 of 30 days; the heaviest is Fri 23 Apr, 1 ship in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 31% of the year and its heaviest at 63%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 13 hours.
Either side of it, May picks up.
The calmest days include the 12th, 13th and 17th — 6 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
April weather in Split
Mild — around 17°C / 63°F, with a light jacket for the evenings, with rain on about 10 days, so keep a layer handy.
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Is April worth it in Split?
A fair balance — decent weather, crowds you can work around.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
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Built on: Croatia's public holidays · school vacations across Croatia, Czechia, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
