Winter is mild, with a January average of 8 °C (46.4 °F). Snow is unknown.
Spring and fall (autumn) are considered ideal seasons for sightseeing and various outdoor activities.
Summers are very hot during the day, and hot in the summer nights.
The fairly rural suburb is located c. 8 km away from downtown Split. Peach growing has been replaced by tourism which is now the dominant sector for the population. Le MéridienLav, a five-star hotel is located within the municipality of Podstrana. The hotel has a live web cam with a panoramic view of Stobreč and Split.