Best time to visit Dubrovnik
The best time to visit Dubrovnik for a beach holiday is from July through August.
However, anytime during spring and autumn, from mid-May to early-October, is good for a range of outdoor activities, when the skies are clear and sunny and the sea often remains warm enough to swim.
Dubrovnik weather
Dubrovnik enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild to cold, wet winters.
Located on the Adriatic coast, in the south of Croatia and of Dalmatia, Dubrovnik has an average high of 28°C (82°F) in summer, and a low 9°C (48°F) in winter.
What is the best month to visit Dubrovnik?
July and August are the best months to visit Dubrovnik – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
July and August is the peak tourist season in Dubrovnik.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of June and September are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Dubrovnik?
The hottest month in Dubrovnik is normally August, when maximum daytime temperatures usually reach 30°C (86°F), with high heat and humidity.
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34°C (93°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-June to early-September, with an average daily high temperature above 26°C (78°F).
What is the humidity in Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 54% – 70% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Dubrovnik?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Dubrovnik is 9°C (48°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 2°C (35°F) to comfortable at 16°C (61°F).
The month with the highest humidity in Dubrovnik is August, with around six days that may feel humid.
October through May is generally comfortable, with little or no humidity.
Which is the coldest month in Dubrovnik?
The coldest month of the year at Dubrovnik is January, with an average high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 6°C (42°F).
The cooler season lasts from late-November to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 16°C (60°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Dubrovnik?
The sunniest time of year in Dubrovnik is usually August with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 79% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Dubrovnik?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Dubrovnik in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from July to September, with an average temperature above 22°C (71°F).
Which month has the most rain in Dubrovnik?
November is usually the wettest month in Dubrovnik with 145mm (5.7in) of rainfall on average. There are normally 10 days in November with some rainfall.
The rainy season lasts from mid-September to early-May, with a greater than 24% chance of a given day being a wet day. The heaviest rainfall in Dubrovnik is during the months of October through December.
The drier season lasts from early-May to mid-September. The month with the fewest wet days in Dubrovnik is July. Rain falls throughout the year in Dubrovnik.
Which is the windiest month in Dubrovnik?
The windiest month of the year in Dubrovnik is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 17 kilometres per hour (10.6 mph; 9 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from mid-October through to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-April through to mid-October. The calmest month of the year in Dubrovnik is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Dubrovnik is from the east.
Dubrovnik Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 66 | 65 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 60 | 54 | 56 | 62 | 69 | 70 | 68 |
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| 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 110 | 110 | 100 | 85 | 65 | 55 | 30 | 50 | 100 | 130 | 145 | 135 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
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Holiday seasons
Peak season: July and August
Shoulder season: May, June and September
Off season: Winter – November through February, with the exception of Christmas and New Year holidays.
Source: Meteorological data for Dubrovnik is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) from the nearest weather station: Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), also known as Čilipi Airport, located 15km (9mi) southeast of Dubrovnik.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Dubrovnic, Croatia: 25 June, 2024
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