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When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?
In general the best time to visit Dubrovnik is probably June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in August and it has 23 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Dubrovnik in different months
This is the average weather in Dubrovnik for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 24 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +22°C to +28°C.
February, March, April, May, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +21°C during May.
In January, December the weather is average. Expect around 27 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 200 mm in December.
Climate in Dubrovnik
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dubrovnik for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +19°C | +27°C | +30°C | +31°C | +37°C | +37°C | +38°C | +34°C | +30°C | +26°C | +20°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +12°C | +14°C | +17°C | +21°C | +25°C | +28°C | +28°C | +25°C | +21°C | +16°C | +13°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -7°C | -4°C | -3°C | +2°C | +10°C | +11°C | +16°C | +16°C | +12°C | +6°C | +2°C | -2°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +15°C | +15°C | +17°C | +22°C | +26°C | +28°C | +28°C | +27°C | +23°C | +20°C | +18°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 62 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 55 | 56 | 60 | 65 | 66 | 64 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 161 | 145 | 130 | 109 | 66 | 37 | 20 | 38 | 107 | 174 | 252 | 200 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 12 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dubrovnik during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dubrovnik is August with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +7°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Dubrovnik during the whole year:
Dubrovnik achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +26°C. Coldest water temperature is in January with +14°C in average.
When can you swim in Dubrovnik?
You can swim in Dubrovnik from June to September:
- In July - August the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Dubrovnik looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dubrovnik is November with average humidity going up to 66%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 55%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dubrovnik during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 24 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 20 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 13 rainy days and 252 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dubrovnik:
What is the hottest month in Dubrovnik?
The hottest month in Dubrovnik is August with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Dubrovnik?
The coldest month in Dubrovnik is January with minimum temperatures of +7°C.
Is Dubrovnik worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Dubrovnik could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Dubrovnik?
if you're looking to visit Dubrovnik when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 20 mm of rain.
Other cities in Croatia
Check out the weather for other cities in Croatia.
Monthly weather in Dubrovnik
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dubrovnik, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.