Šćedro Island
Small Adriatic island off Hvar with secluded bays
Off Hvar's southern coast, Šćedro is a small, car-free island with pebble coves, olive groves and walking paths; day-trippers arrive by boat for swimming, anchoring and quiet coastal hikes.
Šćedro at a Glance#
Address: Šćedro Island, Adriatic Sea, off the southern coast of Hvar, Croatia
About Šćedro#
Šćedro is a small Adriatic island off the southern coast of Hvar in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. It is sparsely inhabited and valued locally for its coves, rocky coastline and sheltered anchorages rather than urban development.
The island is accessed primarily by small boat and is visited for day trips, swimming and short walks along coastal tracks; there are few services and no significant tourist infrastructure. Vegetation is typically Mediterranean scrub and there are limited permanent dwellings.
Administratively part of Split-Dalmatia County, the island sits in the central Dalmatian archipelago and is within easy reach of Hvar by private or chartered boat.
- Anchorages and access: The island lies close to the southern coast of Hvar and is known for sheltered bays and quiet anchorages popular with small boats.
How to Get to Šćedro#
Access by private boat or seasonal boat services from Hvar Town (approx. 7-12 nautical miles depending on route). Charter boats and local excursions from Hvar are common in summer.
Tips for Visiting Šćedro#
- If arriving by sea, anchor on the sheltered eastern side; beaches are small and pebbly and space is limited.
- Carry supplies - there are no shops on the island and freshwater is scarce.
- Explore the ruined chapel high above the cove for the best views and a sense of early island habitation.
Best Time to Visit Šćedro#
Best visited late spring to early autumn; July-August is busiest with private boats and day-trippers.
Weather & Climate near Šćedro#
Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (722 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 7° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| February | Good | 6° - 12° | 7° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.3h |
| May | Very Good | 15° - 22° | 19° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.5h |
| June | Excellent | 19° - 26° | 22° | 36 mm | some cloud | 67% | 2.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.2h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 29° | 25° | 23 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 2.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.9h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 29° | 25° | 41 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 2.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.8h |
| September | Excellent | 18° - 25° | 22° | 59 mm | some cloud | 66% | 3.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.4h |
| October | Very Good | 15° - 21° | 18° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Good | 11° - 16° | 13° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
