Split, Croatia — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Dalmatian Coast, Croatia.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two- or three-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 7°C (44.5°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 25.5°C (78°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 900mm (35.5 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 8.43 HRK |
| 1.00 USD = 5.27 HRK |
| 1.00 EUR = 7.43 HRK |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Carnival
February
Split celebrates Karnivale (Carnival) in maskera (fancy dress), culminating with a Shrove Tuesday procession along the Riva.
City streets and Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda
Olympic Sailing Week
March
Popular international sailing regatta.
Uvala baluni
Website: www.jklabud.hr
Croatia Boat Show
April
A nine-day celebration of all things nautical.
Riva, Split harbor and Uvala baluni
Website: www.croatiaboatshow.com
Split Summer Festival
July-August
Dance, music and theater graces open-air stages around town.
Various venues
Website: www.splitsko-ljeto.hr
Split Jazz Festival
August
Week-long event running alongside the summer festival.
Various venues
Split Film Festival
September
Platform for unknown directors and screenwriters from around the globe.
Various venues
Website: www.splitfilmfestival.hr
Split Graphic Art Biennial
November
Bi annual exhibitions of graphic art.
Various venues
Website: www.splitgraphic.com
