Best time to visit · Dubrovnik · Croatia
The best time to visit Dubrovnik
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The best months to visit Dubrovnik are May, June, September and October, when it is warm enough to swim but the walls are not baking hot. July and August are the hottest, busiest and most expensive months; winter is quiet and mild but wet, and many seasonal businesses close.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- April and July–August
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 29°C (84°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 12°C (54°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~13 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February
Seasons
Dubrovnik has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, mild but wet winters and a warm sea from June to October. Most rain falls between October and February.
March–May
Spring
Mild sunshine, blossom and relatively few crowds; the sea warms enough for swimming only by late May.
June–August
Summer
Hot and dry with a warm sea and the summer festival, but heavy cruise-ship crowds and the highest prices.
September–November
Autumn
A warm sea in September and October with thinning crowds; rain increases sharply in November.
December–February
Winter
Mild but wet, with Advent events and the Feast of St Blaise; many restaurants and boat services pause.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 6°C | 11 | 14°C | 9.4 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 13°C | 6°C | 10 | 14°C | 10.5 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 15°C | 8°C | 10 | 14°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 18°C | 11°C | 11 | 16°C | 13.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 8 | 19°C | 14.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 26°C | 19°C | 6 | 22°C | 15.3 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 4 | 24°C | 15 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 29°C | 22°C | 4 | 25°C | 13.9 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 25°C | 18°C | 7 | 23°C | 12.4 h | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 21°C | 14°C | 10 | 20°C | 11 h | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 17°C | 10°C | 13 | 18°C | 9.7 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 13°C | 7°C | 12 | 16°C | 9.1 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| February | Feast of St Blaise — processions and celebrations for the patron saint (3 February) |
| July | Dubrovnik Summer Festival — theatre and classical music in forts and squares (usually mid-July to late August) |
| August | Dubrovnik Summer Festival continues (usually until late August) |
| December | Dubrovnik Winter Festival — Advent market and events in the Old Town (usually December); New Year's Eve concert on the Stradun |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February, and the sights are quietest in January–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Dubrovnik?
The best months to visit Dubrovnik are May, June, September and October, when it is warm enough to swim but the walls are not baking hot. July and August are the hottest, busiest and most expensive months; winter is quiet and mild but wet, and many seasonal businesses close.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Dubrovnik?
Usually in January–February. Quiet and mild but often wet and windy; many seasonal restaurants and hotels close, though the Old Town stays lived-in.
+What is the rainiest month in Dubrovnik?
November, with about 13 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Dubrovnik get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).