Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Split?
Packed — August is Split's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 91% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Split's own year — not a headcount.
August is one of Split's busiest months: hot and showery, around 31°C / 88°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 23 of them Packed, the other 8 Busy.
No — not if you want Split to yourself. Every one of August's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 31 °C by day, with rain on about 5 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in the Czechia, the Netherlands and Germany. Cruise ships call on 27 of the 31 days, 4 at once on Friday 6 August. Late August is the month's quietest stretch in Split — the typical day at 87%, against 94% in mid August. For similar weather with fewer people, come in June or September. The crush is at the Peristyle and the palace lanes; the quiet is at Marjan's pine paths.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Split, August ranks 2nd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Fri 6 Aug, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Tue 24 Aug at 80%.
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 →
Plan around the heat — around 31°C by day.
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
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How busy is Split in August?
The busiest days are the 6th, 20th, 25th and 27th, and 27 more.
Cruise ships are in port on 27 of 31 days; the heaviest is Fri 6 Aug, 4 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
Across the month the days run from 80% to 100% of the year. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, September is a little calmer.
The lightest days are the 1st, 24th and 30th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Sun 01 Aug Busy busier than 81% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Split on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–18:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 14:00–17:00
Record Split on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,263 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Czechia school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Sun 1 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 08:00–19:00
- Oceania Nautica Aurelia — guest capacity 698 10:00–18:00
Record Split on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,204 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 1 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 09:00–19:00
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Split on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,003 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Thu 5 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–17:00
Record Split on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 556 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 09:00–18:00
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 07:00–17:00
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Split on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,696 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Thu 5 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 08:00–17:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–17:00
- Oceania Nautica Aurelia — guest capacity 698 09:00–18:00
Record Split on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,863 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 8 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 11:00–20:00
Record Split on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 11:00–20:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 09:00–18:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 14:00–17:00
Record Split on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,373 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 8 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 08:00–17:00
Record Split on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,286 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 11 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Busy busier than 81% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Split on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–17:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Split on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,188 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 11 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 08:00–17:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–17:00
Record Split on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,048 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 11 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 08:00–17:00
- Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 08:00–17:00
Record Split on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,782 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 11 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 07:00–16:00
Record Split on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,130 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. Why: Germany public holiday; Poland public holiday; Czechia school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Wed 11 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–18:00
- Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Record Split on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,918 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 11 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Constellation — guest capacity 2,130 08:00–17:00
Record Split on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,130 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 11 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 08:00–18:00
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 09:00–18:00
Record Split on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,196 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Tue 24 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 08:00–16:00
- Oceania Sonata — guest capacity 1,338 07:00–17:00
Record Split on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,538 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Tue 24 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 08:00–17:00
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 07:00–17:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00
Record Split on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,494 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Tue 24 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 08:00–17:00
Record Split on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,950 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Tue 24 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Sonata — guest capacity 1,338 09:00–18:00
Record Split on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,338 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Tue 24 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 07:00–16:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 14:00–17:00
Record Split on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,759 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Tue 24 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Busy busier than 80% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Split on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 11:00–21:00
- Le Bougainville — guest capacity 184 15:00–23:00
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Split on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,925 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Tue 24 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Split on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 09:00–18:00
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 09:00–18:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 07:00–17:00
Record Split on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,322 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Thu 26 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 08:00–17:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00
Record Split on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,678 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 29 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 08:00–22:00
Record Split on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Busy busier than 80% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Kaia — guest capacity 128
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 14:00–17:00
Record Split on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Czechia school holidays. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 227 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–17:00
Record Split on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,924 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 30 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/split/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Split?
Late August is the month's quietest stretch in Split — the typical day at 87%, against 94% in mid August.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Fri 6 Aug — 4 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Split
Real heat — around 31°C / 88°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 5 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Split in August
Based on: Croatia's public holidays · school vacations across Czechia, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · 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.
