Month guide · Dubrovnik · Croatia
Dubrovnik in March
What March is really like in Dubrovnik: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Spring sunshine between showers; good for walking the walls without heat, though the sea is cold.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Dubrovnik: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with February (13°C (55°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:00
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:54
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild sunshine, blossom and relatively few crowds; the sea warms enough for swimming only by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Dubrovnik, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Island · Lokrum
Lokrum Island
Bring a picnic and water shoes; the rocks are the main swimming spots and island café prices are high.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
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Palace · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Sponza Palace
A 16th-century Gothic-Renaissance palace on Luža square that survived the 1667 earthquake, once the customs house and mint and now home to the State Archives.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
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
Waterfront · Old Town (Stari Grad)
Old Port
The small harbour on the eastern side of the walls is where boats leave for Lokrum and Cavtat and glass-bottomed boats run short coastal trips.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 8°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 March a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Dubrovnik?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Spring sunshine between showers; good for walking the walls without heat, though the sea is cold.
+How warm is Dubrovnik in March?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dubrovnik in March?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.