SeasonMapMakarska weather in August
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August in Makarska: hot, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Makarska · #138 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Makarska climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Makarska in August
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.
Peak crowdsPackage-holiday peak, Summer holidays in Croatia, school holidays in 7 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).
Best weatherMakarska's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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What's on in Makarska in August
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 ↗
- Season
Adriatic swimming season
15 Jun – 5 Oct · usuallySea warm enoughThe sea here holds its warmth into October, which is why September is the local's answer: same water, half the sunbeds. The pebble beaches under the pines are the whole draw.
- Season
Package-holiday peak
5 Jul – 25 AugSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyCharter flights into Split fill the riviera for eight weeks and the coast road backs up at the changeover on Saturdays. Prices roughly double against June and drop again in the second week of September.
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 August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Makarska?
- August in Makarska: hot, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Makarska on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Makarska in August?
- In August, Makarska averages a daily high of 29.8°C and a low of 21.6°C, with about 52.9 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Makarska in August?
- Makarska has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in August.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — August
Within 300 km: Korčula's Moreska sword dance on 1 Jun – 30 Sep, and Split's Summer island timetable on 1 Jun – 30 Sep.