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    Makarska

    Stunning coastal resort town at the foot of Biokovo mountain, featuring beautiful beaches and a charming old town.

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    About Makarska

    Stunning coastal resort town at the foot of Biokovo mountain, featuring beautiful beaches and a charming old town.

    Quick Facts

    Population

    14,000

    Area (km²)

    48 km²

    Sunny Days/Year

    270 days

    Beaches

    60

    Coastline

    70

    Avg. Temperature

    17°C

    Daylight, UV and air quality in Makarska

    Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.

    Daylight
    12h 18m
    Day length
    Sunrise
    05:37
    Sunset
    17:55
    Golden hour
    17:18
    Blue hour
    18:24
    3 min less daylight than yesterday
    UV indexLive
    Air qualityLive

    Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations

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    Where to stay in Makarska

    An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Makarska, from our partner Stay22.

    Top Attractions

    Biokovo naturpark

    Dramatiskt berg med Skywalk-utsiktsplattform

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    Makarska Riva

    Palmkantad strandpromenad vid hamnen

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    Franciskanerklostret

    Museum med unik snäcksamling

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    Nugal-stranden

    Avskild paradisvik omgiven av klippor

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    Things to do in Makarska

    Tours and activities in Makarska, from our partner GetYourGuide.

    Best Time to Visit

    The best time to visit Dalmatia is from May to June and September to October for pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds. July and August are peak season with hot weather perfect for beaches but very busy. The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with over 2,700 hours of sunshine annually.

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    Climate Overview

    Climate Type: Mediterranean

    Dalmatia has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. The region is protected by mountains from cold continental winds, making it one of the sunniest areas in Europe. Sea temperatures reach 25°C in summer.

    Monthly Weather Overview

    Month
    Max
    Min
    mm
    January
    11°5°75
    February
    12°6°65
    March
    15°8°60
    April
    19°12°50
    May
    24°16°40
    June
    28°20°30
    July
    31°23°20
    August
    31°23°25
    September
    27°19°55
    October
    21°14°80
    November
    16°10°95
    December
    12°6°85

    Weather in Makarska

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