January is a very cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Hvar Island, and not recommended. January is too cold for swimming in Hvar Island for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Hvar Island in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather.
Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
The average maximum temperature in Hvar Island in January is 14°. The average maximum temperature is 15° in the previous month and 14° in the next month.
The average temperature in Hvar Island in January is 11°. The average temperature ranges is 11° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Hvar Island in January is 8°. The minimum temperature is 8° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Hvar Island in January are 9.3 and there are 3.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Hvar Island in January is typically 1.8 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Hvar Island in January is 13.4° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
The average total rainfall in Hvar Island in January is 3.6cm and on average there are 14.5 rainy days in January making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Hvar Island in January is 8° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 7° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Hvar Island in January is typically 76.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 71.3% in the previous month and 76.1% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Hvar Island in January is typically 61.7%. The average relative humidity is 54.6% in the previous month and 60.2% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Hvar Island in January is typically 22kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 17kmh in the previous month and 24kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Hvar Island in January is typically 14kmh. The average wind speed is 11kmh in the previous month and 15kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Hvar Island in January is from the North.
