SeasonMapMakarska weather in April
Croatia
April in Makarska: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Makarska · #1025 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Makarska climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 61°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 99 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Makarska in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySpring (Easter) holidays in Croatia, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Makarska's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMakarska's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Makarska in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Biokovo park road season
1 Apr – 31 OctTrail seasonBook earlyThe mountain road and the glass Skywalk above the town are open from April to the end of October and shut for the winter. Only twenty cars go up each hour, so the slot is the thing to book, not the ticket. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Makarska — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Makarska?
Makarska in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Makarska?
- April in Makarska: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Makarska on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Makarska in April?
- In April, Makarska averages a daily high of 16.6°C and a low of 8.8°C, with about 99.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Makarska in April?
- Makarska has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in April.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — April
Within 300 km: Hvar's Za Krizen procession on 2–3 Apr, and Dubrovnik's Island ferry season around 15 Apr – 20 Oct.