Month guide · Dubrovnik · Croatia
Dubrovnik in July
What July is really like in Dubrovnik: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July 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 15 hours of daylight. Hot and crowded, with little shade on the walls; the summer festival brings evening theatre and concerts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:23
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:24
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Dubrovnik Summer Festival — theatre and classical music in forts and squares (usually mid-July to late August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Church of St Blaise
Look closely at the model in the saint's hand to spot buildings that no longer exist.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Religious site · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Dominican Monastery
Built against the eastern walls near the Ploče Gate, the monastery has a Gothic cloister with palms and orange trees and a museum of Renaissance paintings by Dubrovnik artists such as Nikola Božidarević, alongside a Titian altarpiece in the church.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Gallery · Old Town (Stari Grad)
War Photo Limited
Allow time to read the captions; the photographs are powerful and not suitable for young children.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
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
The sea averages 24°C (75°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 July 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 July a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and crowded, with little shade on the walls; the summer festival brings evening theatre and concerts.
+How warm is Dubrovnik in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.