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Month guide · Dubrovnik · Croatia

Dubrovnik in February

What February is really like in Dubrovnik: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: Miroslav.vajdic, CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick answer

February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. The city belongs to locals, with the Feast of St Blaise filling the Stradun with processions.

Key facts

Average high / low
13°C (55°F) / 6°C (43°F)
Rainy days
About 10
Daylight
About 10.5 hours
Sea temperature
14°C (57°F)
Crowds
Very quiet
Hotel prices
Lowest

Weather in February

February is the 10th-warmest month in Dubrovnik: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (12°C (54°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).

Sunrise (15 February)
About 06:45
Sunset (15 February)
About 17:19
Daylight
About 10.5 hours
Sea
14°C (57°F)

Winter (December–February). Mild but wet, with Advent events and the Feast of St Blaise; many restaurants and boat services pause.

Crowds and prices

On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.

Events in February

  • Feast of St Blaise — processions and celebrations for the patron saint (3 February)

Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.

What to do in February

With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.

Dubrovnik Synagogue, Dubrovnik
Photo: Alaexis, CC BY-SA 4.0

Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)

Dubrovnik Synagogue

On narrow Žudioska street, this small Sephardic synagogue dates back to the 14th–15th centuries and is among the oldest still in use in Europe.

Time needed
30 minutes
Cost
Low cost
  • History
  • Off the beaten path
  • Rainy day
City Walls of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik
Photo: Miroslav.vajdic, CC BY-SA 4.0

Historic site · Old Town (Stari Grad)

City Walls of Dubrovnik

Start as soon as the walls open or in the last two hours of the day; there is almost no shade, so bring water and a hat.

Time needed
1.5–2 hours
Cost
Expensive
  • Iconic
  • Views
  • History
  • Photo spot
  • Kids
  • Active

Street · Old Town (Stari Grad)

Stradun

The Old Town's main street runs about 300 metres from the Pile Gate to the Luža square and the Bell Tower, its limestone paving polished smooth by centuries of footsteps.

Time needed
30 minutes
Cost
Free
  • Iconic
  • Free
  • Architecture
  • After dark
  • Photo spot
Fort Lovrijenac, Dubrovnik
Photo: Raki_Man, CC BY 3.0

Castle · Pile

Fort Lovrijenac

Keep your City Walls ticket: it includes entry to Lovrijenac, so you can visit on the same day.

Time needed
45 minutes
Cost
Mid-priced
  • Views
  • History
  • Photo spot

What to pack

For highs near 13°C, lows near 6°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.

Is February a good time to visit Dubrovnik?

A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 February a good time to visit Dubrovnik?

It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The city belongs to locals, with the Feast of St Blaise filling the Stradun with processions.

+How warm is Dubrovnik in February?

Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in February?

Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.