Mali Kozjak

Mountains Karst mountain ridge near Split, hiking destination

Mali Kozjak rises above the Dalmatian hinterland west of Split; visitors use hiking trails along rocky ridges for panoramic views over the Adriatic and coastal towns.

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Mali Kozjak
Mali Kozjak massif area, Dalmatia, Croatia (access from Kaštela/Omiš)
43.5808, 16.4058
Free

How to Get to Mali Kozjak #

Drive or take bus to Kaštela or Omiš (Split is the nearest major hub). Trailheads are reached from local roads; some paths begin within 20-40 minutes’ walking from town centres. There is no formal visitor centre.

Tips for Visiting Mali Kozjak #

  • Approach via the coastal towns of Kaštela or Omiš to avoid steep, undeveloped access tracks.
  • Most trails are unmarked in places; carry a map or GPX and basic navigation tools.
  • Avoid the hot midday sun in summer; sunrise and late afternoon hikes give dramatic light on the Dalmatian coast.

Best Time to Visit Mali Kozjak #

Best visited late spring through early autumn for hiking and coastal views; summers are hot and dry.

Late spring
May-June · 15-25°C
Wildflowers and mild hiking conditions.
Early autumn
September-October · 18-26°C
Pleasant trails and clearer views after summer haze.
Summer
July-August · 25-35°C
Hot and exposed; early starts recommended.

Weather & Climate near Mali Kozjak #

Climate

Mali Kozjak's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (846 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.5h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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