HEAD-TO-HEAD CLIMATOLOGY & COASTAL AUDIT
Dubrovnik vs Split & Makarska: Croatia Coastal Comparison
Dubrovnik offers dramatic medieval city walls and southern Dalmatian islands (Lopud, Lokrum). Split and the Makarska Riviera provide towering Biokovo mountain backdrops and world-famous island coves (Zlatni Rat, Hvar).
The Verdict at a Glance: Dubrovnik for historic atmosphere; Split & Makarska for pine-fringed pebble beaches and island hopping.
Direct Coastal Comparison
Croatia
Dubrovnik Riviera
Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)25.8°C
Average Water Clarity4.7 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble31% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€48/day
Beach Profiles16 beaches
Croatia
Split & Makarska Riviera (Hvar, Brač)
Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)25.8°C
Average Water Clarity4.7 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble22% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€46/day
Beach Profiles18 beaches
12-Month Sea Temperature Comparison (30-Year NOAA Baseline)
Comparing average coastal ocean temperatures month by month to help you choose the best time for swimming.
Jan
14°
13.9°
Feb
13.5°
13.2°
Mar
13.8°
13.5°
Apr
15.4°
15.1°
May
18.8°
18.5°
Jun
22.8°
22.6°
Jul
25°
24.8°
Aug
25.6°
25.3°
Sep
23.6°
23.4°
Oct
20.9°
20.7°
Nov
18.2°
18°
Dec
15.6°
15.5°
Dubrovnik Riviera Split & Makarska Riviera (Hvar, Brač)
Top Beaches: Dubrovnik Riviera vs Split & Makarska Riviera (Hvar, Brač)
Featured Dubrovnik Riviera Coves
4.8
Pelješac Peninsula, Croatia•Adriatic Sea
Highest scenery score in Adriatic Sea
25.8°C sea
40/day
White Sand
29°C• Kids
Cars from €28/d
4.8
Mljet Island, Croatia•Adriatic Sea
3rd Cheapest day in Adriatic Sea · €25/day
25.8°C sea
25/day
White Sand
29°C• Kids
Cars from €28/d
Featured Split & Makarska Riviera (Hvar, Brač) Coves
4.8
Vis Archipelago (Biševo), Croatia•Adriatic Sea
25.8°C sea
45/day
White Sand
29°C• Kids
Cars from €30/d
4.8
Split-Dalmatia (Brela / Makarska Riviera), Croatia•Adriatic Sea
2nd Highest scenery score in Adriatic Sea
25.6°C sea
45/day
Pebbles
30°C• Kids
Cars from €26/d
4.7
Hvar Island, Croatia•Adriatic Sea
3rd Cheapest day in Croatia · €25/day
25.8°C sea
25/day
Pebbles
29°C• Scenic
Cars from €30/d