Month guide · Dubrovnik · Croatia
Dubrovnik in August
What August is really like in Dubrovnik: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. Peak heat and peak prices; plan sightseeing early and late, and spend the middle of the day in the sea.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Dubrovnik: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with July (29°C (84°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:54
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:50
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and dry with a warm sea and the summer festival, but heavy cruise-ship crowds and the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Dubrovnik Summer Festival continues (usually until late August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Pile
Fort Lovrijenac
Built on a 37-metre rock outside the western walls, this fortress guarded the city against attack from the sea and land.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
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Viewpoint · Ploče
Mount Srđ and the cable car
Go up an hour before sunset; fit walkers can hike the zig-zag path up or down in about an hour instead of taking the cable car.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
Island · Lokrum
Lokrum Island
A wooded nature reserve about 600 metres off the Old Town, reached by boat from the Old Port in roughly 15 minutes.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Waterfront · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Old Port
Sit on the breakwater in the late afternoon for views of the walls and boats coming in from Lokrum.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Views
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Dubrovnik.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 22°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Dubrovnik in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak heat and peak prices; plan sightseeing early and late, and spend the middle of the day in the sea.
+How warm is Dubrovnik in August?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in August?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.