Dubrovnik, Croatia

Best Time to Visit Dubrovnik

The best time to visit Dubrovnik is May to June, September.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeMayWarm, wet

Averages 18°C (65°F) with 121 mm of rain over the month.

3 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Dubrovnik in May to June, September for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $102, and daily spend is $25–$80 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cold, very wet. Averages 7°C (45°F) with 208 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cool, very wet. Averages 9°C (48°F) with 173 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Off-peak

    Cool, very wet. Averages 11°C (51°F) with 177 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Good

    Cool, wet. Averages 14°C (57°F) with 127 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 18°C (65°F) with 121 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Best time

    Warm, some rain. Averages 23°C (73°F) with 68 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Good

    Warm, some rain. Averages 26°C (78°F) with 42 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Good

    Warm, some rain. Averages 26°C (78°F) with 51 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 22°C (71°F) with 145 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Good

    Mild, very wet. Averages 17°C (63°F) with 196 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Off-peak

    Cool, very wet. Averages 13°C (56°F) with 341 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Off-peak

    Cool, very wet. Averages 9°C (49°F) with 224 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Dubrovnik

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Dubrovnik is warmest in July (26°C / 78°F) and coolest in January (7°C / 45°F). November is the wettest month at 341 mm of rain, and July the driest at 42 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are May, June, July and August.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Dubrovnik
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan7°C 45°F208 mm
Feb9°C 48°F173 mm
Mar11°C 51°F177 mm
Apr14°C 57°F127 mm
May18°C 65°F121 mm
Jun23°C 73°F68 mm
Jul26°C 78°F42 mm
Aug26°C 78°F51 mm
Sep22°C 71°F145 mm
Oct17°C 63°F196 mm
Nov13°C 56°F341 mm
Dec9°C 49°F224 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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