Season guide · Dubrovnik · Croatia
Dubrovnik in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
A warm sea in September and October with thinning crowds; rain increases sharply in November. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 30 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 30
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 7 | 12.4 h | 5/5 |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 10 | 11 h | 4/5 |
| November | 17°C (63°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 13 | 9.7 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 30 of the year's roughly 106 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
Good choices for autumn
Gallery · Old Town (Stari Grad)
War Photo Limited
A gallery devoted to conflict photojournalism in a lane off the Stradun, with a permanent exhibition on the wars in the former Yugoslavia and changing shows on other conflicts.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Dubrovnik Synagogue
The entrance is easy to miss; look for the small sign on Žudioska, a lane leading north from the Stradun.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Palace · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Rector's Palace
The seat of the Republic of Ragusa's government combines a Gothic and Renaissance loggia with an arcaded atrium used for summer concerts.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Franciscan Monastery and old pharmacy
Visit right after the walls, since the entrance is at the foot of the Pile Gate stairway.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Cathedral of the Assumption
Rebuilt in baroque style after the 1667 earthquake, the cathedral holds a polyptych of the Assumption attributed to Titian's workshop above the altar.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Cavtat (About 30 minutes by bus, 45 by boat) — A small, calm harbour town with a palm-lined waterfront, the Račić family mausoleum by sculptor Ivan Meštrović and the house of the painter Vlaho Bukovac.
- Elaphiti Islands (About 30–60 minutes by ferry) — Koločep, Lopud and Šipan are car-light islands with villages, chapels and olive groves.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. A warm sea in September and October with thinning crowds; rain increases sharply in November.
+What is the weather like in Dubrovnik in autumn?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 30 rainy days over the season.