The Seasons
May
May marks the opening of the season andis one of the most beautiful months to visit us. With all sorts of wild flowers blooming in the hills and defying the rocky stones along the sea. At home an indulgent scent of blooming trees is filling the terraces.
With the average daytime temperature of 24 degrees you will find it pleasantly warm. Enjoyably warm for sailing and swimming and not too warm for hiking and biking.
Local fruits like cherries and strawberries peak in May. Tomatoes are already ripe and delicious to be enjoyed with fresh basil and local cheeses.
You won't be alone on the island, but you also won't have reached the point where guests outnumber locals on the island.
June
You'll find June sunny, warm and busy enough but not yet in mad-summer mode.
The average day time temperature is now 28 degrees. It’s time to take full advantage of sea activities; sailing, swimming, diving and paddling the SUPs.
The summer season is rich with healthy greens; tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, eggplants, artichokes, broad beans. And special for June, you can enjoy the most delicious, juicy peaches and apricots.
This is also when the lavenders bloom. The warm air is scented with aromatic herbs, rosemary and sage and pine trees.
July
July is the sunniest and driest month. The temperature peaks with an average day-time temperature of 31 degrees.
The season is in full swing, marinas are full of boats and the public beaches frequented by sunbathers. However, at Solta you will find the atmosphere less hectic, more authentic and relaxing.
Ripe and juicy figs from the big tree in the garden are a perfect treat on a warm summer day.
Our best recommendation for this month is to enjoy the sea and just relax!
August
August is warm. The average day-time temperature is 31 degrees.
Right in front of the house you can always refresh with a dip in the crystal-clear sea. Pick fresh grapes from the garden or restore your liquid balance with delicious local melons.
We also highly recommend a boat trip to explore the beauty of the archipelago and nearby islands. Pausing for swims in secluded bays in between stops at historical villages or wine yards makes a perfect day before finishing with drinks on the terraces before a late dinner.
September
The summer madness is over, the weather is still warm but with much fewer visitors. Locals are relaxing after peak-season, often calmer and chattier.
The average temperature in the day-time is 25 degrees and the sea is still warm and perfect for water activities.
Now is a perfect opportunity to explore Split and other historic villages on the nearby islands. With the atmosphere being calm and, in a sense, a little nostalgic in a very seductive way.
In short, September is the ideal month to visit.
October
October is a beautiful month to visit. You will find almost no tourists.
With an average daytime temperature of 21 degrees, it’s usually mild enough to make outdoors life a pleasure and the sea is still warm enough for swimming at least through mid-October. It's perfect for outdoor activities like hiking or biking.
With 500.000 olive trees covering the hills, the olive harvest defines October at Solta. Some trees are more than 1.000 years old! All olives at Solta are picked by hand and only first press, virgin oil is produced at the local mills.
Most families grow olive trees and produce olive oil. The olives harvest is in the fall, usually from mid- October to mid-November. Olive picking is a true social event and we were fortunate to be included already in our first year at Solta. The family Dobrinic invited us to join them and generously shared their knowledge and taught us about the productions.
In the fall, of fruit you will find the juicy pomegranate, lovely fragrant quinces, tasty tangerines and fresh almonds.